Caroline Hyde-Brown

NURTURE

An exhibition by East Anglian based Design Nation members.

You are warmly invited to join the artists for the exhibition opening at Artspace, Woodbridge on 18th June from 4pm-8pm

Caroline Hyde-Brown @artistcaz 

Hassina Khan @hassinakhanglass 

Pamela Print @pamelaprint.woventextiles 

Selina Rose @selinarose_studio 

Lucie Summers @lusummers 

Alex Waylett @alexandrawaylett 

Kate Welton @kateweltonceramics 

Karen Whiterod @balanced_earth_norfolk 

Nurture (verb) - care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.

Design Nation is the leading membership portfolio for contemporary craft and design in the UK. Their East Anglian group hub was formed in 2020, and connects makers working from their studios in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. Having met frequently over Zoom for the past six years, eight members have come together to exhibit their work. ‘Nurture’ encapsulates an exploration of each maker’s connections with either their local environment, personal well being or perceptions of identity.

Artists work across disciplines including weave, embroidery, ceramics, kiln formed glass, mixed media and textile art. The link between each maker’s practice centres around being increasingly environmentally aware.

Makers draw upon a variety of influences and experiences, from walking and connecting with their local environment, to explorations of value, balance and natural processes. The theme of Nurture is interpreted in different ways - some makers have applied personal experience of the act of making and its benefits on their wellbeing, while others have chosen to explore the idea of nurture through repurposed and eco friendly materials.

The exhibition will be open daily from the 19th-24th June, 10am-5pm.

Pamela print

Hassina Khan

selina rose

lucie summers

Alex waylettt

kate welton

Karen whiterod