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London: craft and illusion, the artisans who play with perception

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As the headline sponsor of London Craft Week, we invite you to further explore the fascinating world of craftsmanship. In this captivating itinerary, you will discover artisans who play with perception, creating objects that challenge reality. From trompe-l'œil to unexpected textures and dynamic transformations, their creations surprise and delight, demonstrating that craft transcends mere functionality; it can be a work of art that beguiles the eye. Immerse yourself in a realm of illusion and prepare for a journey that will leave you amazed. Discover the city with the largest artisan community on the Guide in a new way!
©Jacob Monk
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Jacob Monk
Step into Jacob Monk's world of woven threads that trick the eye, transforming fabric into fine art....
Studio 201 Cockpit Arts, 18-22 Creekside, SE8 3DZ, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©Alun Callender Courtesy of Cockpit Arts
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Eleanor Lakelin
Eleanor Lakelin crafts ceramic-like sculptures from solid wood, using its natural burrs and imperfec...
Cockpit studios, 18-22 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 3DZ, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©Christina Haisen
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Elizabeth Kent
The meticulous detail in Elizabeth Kent's wall mirrors gives the illusion that they are paintings. O...
Unit 72, Gaunson Creative Studios, Markfield Road, N15 4QQ, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©Oda Eide
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Aiveen Daly
Aiveen Daly transforms textile sculptures into delicate, porcelain-like forms, creating an illusion ...
2 Letchford Gardens, NW10 6AS, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©Fay McCaul
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Fay McCaul
Fay McCaul's textile sculptures shift in appearance from soft fabrics to stone or metal, with each a...
66 Canonbie Road, SE23 3AG, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©Lol Johnson
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Emily Jo Gibbs
In Emily Jo Gibbs' textile works, fabrics and threads seamlessly imitate the effect of brushstrokes,...
6 Tarleton Gardens, SE23 3XN, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
©SAM BARKER
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Tom Vaughan
Tom Vaughan's sculptures create an illusion through blended light, texture and material, making you ...
Unit 12 Forest Business Park, Argall Avenue, E10 7FB, London, United Kingdom
By appointment only
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