Artist

Author: Edward Crumpton

BARNSTAPLE TOWN CENTRE – PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS

Exciting news! Our public art proposal, ‘Quay Sounds,’ is now up for voting as part of Barnstaple’s town centre public art consultation. This interactive sound sculpture celebrates Barnstaple’s heritage, blending sounds, craftsmanship and history in a unique way. Turn the wheel to listen to the voices and sounds of Rolle Quay—past, present, and ...

Collaborative Artwork for sale!

Money Trees + Stumpies is a collaborative art project by Edward Crumpton and Quiet British Accent, exploring the hidden language of mycelium through copper, wood, and rope. Inspired by nature’s communication networks, the collection transforms old pennies into mushroom sculptures, symbolizing the currency of life. Launched at the Connect & Create ...

Collobrative Project with Quietbritishaccent

In the autumn of 2023, I collaborated with Quiet British Accent on a project exploring the hidden world of mycelium. As an artist who blends traditional craftsmanship with a modernist approach, I was drawn to the parallels between the organic networks beneath our feet and the digital networks that shape our world. Together, we created Money Trees + Stumpies, a ...

Eco Art Private View for Barnstaple Arts Festival

In May 2023, the Barnstaple Arts Festival kicked off over the bank holiday weekend. Dawn Ensor, who manages the Eco Art Sculpture Gardens, hosted a private viewing to exhibit local sculptures made from various materials such as metal, ceramic, stone, and wood. The sculptures were placed throughout the garden, providing visitors with a chance to view the artwork ...

Devon County Show

I'm thrilled to share that I'll be exhibiting at the upcoming Devon County Show. From Thursday, May 18th to Saturday, May 20th, you can find me in the Devon Home Crafts tent near the yellow entrance. I'll be proudly showcasing my impressive rope-making machine and demonstrating the fascinating process of rope production.

West Buckland School Rope workshop & Petroc College student visit to Barnstaple Museum

In a New Light had a three-day rope workshop held at West Buckland School. It involved demonstrating to three groups of Year 9 pupils the craft of knotting, but also how this craft can be used in fine art. We showed them two current exhibitions in London where rope or thread is being as a medium in their practice. These two are Barbara Chase-Riboud: Infinite ...