The acquisition of 12 works by 11 makers has been supported by Art Fund. They are Wellpappe Bracelet by David Bielander (nominated by Caroline Broadhead, cost £5,000); Camber-Esker Vessel by Sara Flynn (nominated by Matt Smith, cost £3,600); Coat Rack by Max Frommeld (nominated by Michael Marriott, cost £3,200); Unnecessaries by Eri Funazaki and Danny Flynn (nominated by Angela James, cost £2,700); Caiaphas by Rozanne Hawksley (nominated by Michael Brennand-Wood, cost £2,500); Amulet by Kate Haywood (nominated by James Maskrey, cost £1,200); Rustic Stool by Mark Laban (nominated by Ineke Hans, cost £4,725); Craft Kills by Freddie Robins (nominated by the artist, cost £8,500); Suitcase Foundry by Will Shannon (nominated by John Grayson, cost £7,200); Golden Heart Ring by Castro Smith (nominated by Esna Su, cost £2,000); Large Cup with Handle and Cup with Handle on a Floating Ground by Julian Stair (nominated by Simone ten Hompel, cost £21,600 and £4,050 respectively).

These new acquisitions have been selected to reflect the range and diversity of contemporary craft practice in Britain today. They will all feature in ‘The Maker’s Eye’, a show of work from the Crafts Council Collection staged to mark the body’s 50th birthday.

Provenance

The artists.