"Contemporary needlework creations"
Unique handmade art and cards
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Welcome/Site guideWho/What/Why ?GalleryBuy DirectGalleries & ExhibitionsLinks |
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Welcome
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Hi, I'm Emily and welcome
to my site. I hope you will find it interesting. There are two main
sections, my art work and my cards. My art work can be seen in the
gallery.
Here you can see some thumbnails of my major pieces, and click through
to some full page photos, with some close up shots. The second section
is my cards, which range from
traditional
designs, those directly incorporating my art
work, and some novel creature
cards. I accept orders from both trade and individuals.
In the non virtual world you can see my
work at various galleries and exhibitions.
You can also read a critical review of my work.
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See my work
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A little bit about myself
and my work
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All the details to make
a purchase
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See my work in the flesh
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Frequently asked questions
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Leave a message/check
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Who/What/Why ?
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Who
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My name is Emily Chapman
and I am a craftsperson. I've been making various objects since an early
age with encouragement from my family.
I formally studied 'Crafts and Visual Studies' at the Norwich School of Art and Design, from which I graduated in 1997. I am now a full member of the locally renowned Suffolk Crafts Society |
My main fascination
is textile crafts involving fabrics. I recently completed a selection
of bags using traditional skills
and very modern design to put together some work that is both decorative
and functional. Previously my work was concentrated on framed
assemblages, and plaster pots.
The framed pieces consist of small segments of cloth, wire, buttons and
pins put together in a pleasing arrangement. The posts are
constructed from slabs of Plaster of Paris with thread and wire construction
details. I also completed as set of vessels
using plain closely woven cloths and silver wire. The vessels are decorated
using threads and beads, often inverting or exploding the hidden workmanship
found in traditional craft pieces. Finally I have been busy making
some cards, some of which support
my main work, and some of which are just a bit of fun. The textile
cards are now available ready framed
as many people have commented that they have framed the cards they have
bought.
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Why
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My inspirations come
from traditional textile crafts and associated items, such as buttons,
along with the cloth itself. I'm interested in manipulating the base
material in conjunction with decorative details to create unique forms.
The use of whites and subtle creams creates an overall feeling of delicacy,
while taking advantage of the simplicity of colour to accentuate the areas
of light created by the folds, gathers and movement of the fabric.
All of my pieces work well when top or back lit. Button
in particular almost glows when top lit
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Viewing A list of places to see my work is given below. I am also happy to receive visits (with a prior appointment) at my studio in Bury St Edmunds, UK Contact
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Galleries and Exhibitions
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Major Work |
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New
Exhibitions
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April to July 2003
Location:
Wingfield Arts, College Yard, Church Road, Wingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5RA
Featuring:
Selection of Frames as part of the "Artist in Focus" season
Galleries
You can currently see my work at the following
locations:
nest, 43 Francis Street, Leicester, LE2
2BE (Frames)
Gallery 48,
48 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PY (Standard Frames)
Crafts Co., 40a High Street, Southwold
Gallery 48, 48 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PY
Dedham Art & Craft Centre, High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD
Kettle of Fish, 24 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AQ
The Potteries Musem & Art Gallery, Bethesda St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3DW
Michael K, 92 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The Corner Cupboard, 17 King Street, Saffron Walden, Essex
La Girelle, 12 rue Hemonet, 56160 Guemene-sur-Scorff, France
All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe, Westgate St, Ipswich
Interior Angle, 38 Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1LS
1 1 November 2002 to 25th
January 2003 inclusive
Location: Insight,
3 St Augustines Street, Norwich, NR3 3BY
Featuring: National Exhibition of
small works encompassing painting, print, photomedia and sculpture.
2:
"Open
Studios" 28th May to 9th June 2002 inclusive
3"Running
Stitches" 9th May to 7th June 2001
Location: Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham, Bury St
Edmunds
Featuring: 120 artists taking part in the Suffolk
Open Studios
Location: Crafts Co., 40a High Street,
Southwold
Featuring: Emily Chapman and Elisabeth
Rutt
4."Suffolk
Craft Society Summer Exhibition" July & August 2001, 2002
Location : Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
5."Suffolk
Craft Society Winter Exhibition" November & December 2000, 2001, 2002
Location : Bury Art Gallery, Market Cross, Bury
St Edmunds
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Links
Other Interesting Sites
Any suggestions for good links ? Would you like a reciprocal link to your site ? E-mail me !
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Craft
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Description
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Suffolk Crafts Society
home page - local quality artists
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| HandmadeCrafts | Links to UK craft people | |
| dART | Large number of artists work on display | |
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UK craft fairs,
quality links etc.
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Comprehensive listings
of UK galleries and artists
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UK contemporary crafts,
official body
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| Yourartlinks | 5000 art, artist and art related sites | |
| ECCA Designs | Handmade wedding stationary, by some good friends of mine | |
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FAQ's
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A Well quite frankly my dear, no one gave a damn about them. If you really did have one, please send me an E-mail, and I will do my best ! |
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