Joanne Lamb
Textile Design MA
Royal College of Art
Specialisms: Contemporary Craft / Textiles - Weave /
Location: London, United Kingdom
My collection of handcrafted baskets is named ‘Imbolc’ after the ancient Celtic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life - the earliest breaths of spring. The celebrations historically honoured the goddess Brigid who represented womanhood, poetry, craft and prophecy. I create from remembered landscapes which I carry within me - and remembered sensations of them. I’m not trying to mirror nature but convey the impression I’ve been left with. My delicate artworks have been woven in collaboration with the flora I enjoyed using natural materials to create a unique basketry language. Spring is an incredible time in nature, as energy is released from the Earth for us to enjoy and admire. My practice is about sharing my experiences of nature; looking for smaller moments in my everyday urban life which collectively describe my experience of the season. I endeavour to bring together art, nature and joy within my making. Joy is a carrier to help us relate and connect, and establish meaningful relationships with each other and our environments.
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