Patriotic Patterns!

Here are some things I've been working on to celebrate the events happening here in London this summer!  The cross stitch pattern is available as a free download from my website here, so if you're starting to feel a little patriotic too you can try it out (it will be available for a limited time over summer 2012).   I've also designed this tea towel which doubles up as a make-your-own bunting kit, it's available to buy from my etsy shop.  I'm so pleased the sun's come out this week, it's definitely helping to build anticipation for the summer celebrations!

The Museum of Everything

If you live in London and haven't been to The Museum of Everything at Selfridges yet, I recommend you make a visit before it closes on October 25th. I was drawn in to the exhibition after being intrigued by the exciting window display and discovered some fascinating, inspiring art works inside.

Autre Mers by Francoise Dupre at The Women's Library

Recently I went to The Women's Library and saw an exhibition by Francoise Dupre. It was fascinating to see how the artist had explored the art of making and crossed over the disciplines of sculpture, art and design. I got excited while walking around the space and took loads of photos so I've put a few here for you to see.

?Choices! - The AACDD 2011 Festival @ Bargehouse

I went to the Bargehouse this weekend, which is a great space on the southbank just behind the OXO tower. There's a show from the African and African-Caribbean design diaspora, my favourite piece was the chair pictured, designed by my friend Julie Kouamo. I love the way her printed textiles fit in so well with the textures of the walls in the space.

Little blue bird

I went to my friend Bola's open house sale where she was selling some of her creations and I couldn't resist this sweet little bird, I had to take it home. Here are some more images of her pots inspired by fairytales and other childhood memories. You can read about her and see more here.

Brick lane gallery: pearly shiny stuff

------------------Window of this gallery in Brick Lane is really interesting at the moment, with this pearly, decorated, shiny art work.

Graphic monochrome window

------------------ Love the black and white window display at London Graphic Centre, Clerkenwell branch. Sorry for the sideways view, am practising blogging from my blackberry, although I think it's still striking as an image! The window also features an ultra cool black etch a sketch.

Hurry up spring and flowers bloom!

Aiming to post a new bit of print/graphics/art/photography everyday from now on! Can't believe how dull, dark and cold it is out there today... it also took hours to get home as there were mega delays on the tube too. Anyway, hope this brightens your day :)

Aware: Art Fashion Identity

New exhibition at the Royal Academy (but at their Burlington Gardens address-which is the upstairs of the Haunch of Venison!) explores the relationship between what we wear, our visual culture and who we are- the continually relevant question each culture and society asks to one level or another about clothing as identity and artistic expression. There is work from over 30 contemporary practitioners, most is refreshing- either in a familiar way, like an old friend who's had a slight but pleasing image change, or less familiar which is new and exciting.