AN ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS

The Freight of Memory series

Salvaged

UNFORSEEN

_{Lois continues to collect salvaged items from occasional coastal walks and swims and from her day to day activity.}

_{Using hand stitching techniques, she repurposes disassembled parts into individual new art pieces. By using this slow and meticulous process she is reminded of the fragility of rotting plastic fishing line and ropes that create such hazards and toxicity in the oceans and waterways.}

_{She continues to see this as a direct result of unchecked mass production and its unforeseen consequences.}

_{The use of 24carat goldleaf references Kintsugi, the Japanese ar of embracing flaws, symbolising reslience and beauty in imperfection.}

_{Through her practice Lois considers the fragility of life and our connection to the planet, encouraging a deeper appreciation for both the materials we discard and the world we inhabit.}

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_{HUB Beneath the Surface}

_{Julie is a ceramic wall artist who creates tactile works from stained shards of porcelain clay. She graduated with an MA in Ceramics from UCA Farnham, where she developed a strong interest in surface, materiality, and sensory engagement.}

_{Her practice focuses on textured surfaces and irregular edges that invite viewers to engage physically with the artwork, gently challenging the long-held gallery convention of “do not touch.” By encouraging this instinctive response, Julie aims to create a deeper, more personal connection between the viewer and the piece.}

_{Her inspiration comes from the Dorset coastline, an area of striking beauty and international importance, defined by its fragility and constant change. Powerful winter waves shape the land, creating erosion, movement, and a distinctive colour palette of black tones, cold greys, greens, and muted blues. These qualities are reflected in Julie’s fragmented forms and layered surfaces.}

_{Her work explores the senses, particularly touch, sight, and sound - inviting quiet reflection and immersive engagement.}

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Observed textures and marks inform print and stitch, while cloth is coloured with local, hand-processed earth pigments. Precious, valuable materials, despite their humble origins, they link directly to place, inviting viewers to consider their own connection with nature.