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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As we come to the end of the project, we are reflecting on our project journey which spanned over 4 years, from 2019 – 2023. From the time we sat in a cafe in Dorset and thought about how we could highlight endangered crafts, to starting to write the Arts Council funding application and then having to put this on hold due to Covid-19. Many times, in the ...
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.
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 ...
Final works from the 3 artists. A collection of images of the final works produced, wooden furniture, tiles and paintings and a sculpture.
The In a New Light Film documents the journey of the project including interesting insights from all artists involved.
On the 18th of November, we held a talk at Sandy Browns Museum. The talk started with a viewing of the project's film and then was followed by a panel discussion between Hester Berry and Edward Crumpton. Jessica Pearson hosted the event and also asked both artists questions. The talk ended with a Q&A from the audience.