posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 17
The Devon Guild of Craftsman at Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, England is set next to a swiftly-moving stream. The soil’s high iron content turns the water a brownish-red. The gallery on the edge of Dartmoor National Park is showing selections from area artists and craftsman created for the “Carbon Footprint” themed competition.
The entry of the Devon Guild of Craftsman features a patio with bamboo and Japanese maple trees planted in pots handmade by local potters.
Carbon footprints suspended from the ceiling trace a path throughout the gallery space.
Tim Smit’s trio of bowls was awarded the prize for the best interpretation of the theme “Carbon Footprint.” Smit is chief executive of The Eden Project in Cornwall.
Malcolm Law created this “Ark Shanghaied” piece of stoneware with velvet underglaze colours and gold and platinum lustres.
Jan Truman’s beaded wirework “Nexus Aerial Sculpture” is priced at ?1,200. I could see this suspended from my dining room ceiling.
Series of five tiles by Lynn Bailey.
Roots both actual and a carbon print by Susan Deakin.
Flat-back urns and jugs by Terri Holman.
This pile of 17 peeled beechwood branches with charred ends was created by Carl Hahn. His philosophy attached to the project? “I can’t make anything as beautiful as this.” The driftwood is for sale for ?4,200.
“Musicalis Prostheticus” and “Two Men in a Boat” clocks by Rose Emerson. The pottery was created by Nick Rees.
A rug woven of natural fibers and coloured with vegetable dyes.
“The Horseman” and “Mandarin Shadow Puppets” were created by Jenny Kyle.
Tony Mann’s “Mineral, Vegetable and Animal” contribution is priced at ?960. One mother let her young child turn the handle over and over again, as if it were a toy.
Ceramics by Taja: “The Beginning;” “Song of the Blackbird” and “Rain.”
“Textile Treat” hanging banner by Penelope Florance. The panels are fashioned of machine-embroidered leather, suede and silk. The piece sells for ?1,900.
“Hanging by a Thread,” Peet Leather, priced at ?1,680. Visit again Tuesday for more art from the Devon Guild’s revolving collection.
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