5 Favourites from Polly Macpherson
Written: 09 May 2024
Hello!
There are just 4 weeks until Craft Festival and we can't wait!
In this week's 5 Favourites we asked our good friend, Polly Macpherson to choose her 5 Favourites.
Polly Macpherson is Associate Professor and Associate Head in the School of Art, Design & Architecture at University of Plymouth. She is also Co-Investigator for the Green Maker Initiative Project.
Polly was also one of the of this year’s selectors for Bovey Tracey and she had a mammoth task.
Having had the privilege of being on the Craft Festival maker selection panel, I can safely say that the quality of work presented is incredible. The detailing of organisation behind the scenes is mind blowing, and the ability to not only ‘make it happen,’ but create the weekend that is joyful and a fun time for all, is an outstanding achievement.
We are launching a New Award at this year's Festival, the People's Choice Award. Buy your tickets in advance before June 1st and you will be sent a link to choose your favourite from this year's Festival. The Winner will be annouced on Sunday June 9th.
Read on for Polly's 5 Favourites.
Alex Finberg
First off, I have chosen Woodworker & Craftsman Alex Finberg.
Alex is a member of our Green Maker Initiative and his beautiful work in particular spoons, give me a sense of calm and wellbeing as joyful objects.
Sue Pryke
Homeware ceramicist Sue Pryke is my second choice.
Sue’s blissfully simple and wonderfully functional works are incredibly well made timeless objects of beauty.
Michaela McMillan
My third choice is Michaela McMillan. Michaela’s explosively intense sculptures are full of colour, texture and stories constantly allowing my eyes to discover new effects and decorative methods.
Sophia Elouise
Choice number four is the handmade work of Sophia Elouise.
Sophia’s objects are a fantastic celebration of form and nature materials that are not only visually beautiful but also hugely functional, making them a joy to use.
Christian O'Reilly
My final choice is the wonderfully elegant work of Christian O’Reilly.
Christian’s furniture is designed to not only to be fully functional but to be visually joyful in equal measures. I know just looking at his pieces that they will be blissfully smooth to the touch which will be completely delightful for the user.
