Craft Scotland returned to internationally-renowned Collect in 2024, showcasing their exhibition 'Close to Hand'.
Craft Scotland returned to Collect, the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, with our ninth presentation Close to Hand in March 2024.
Held at Somerset House in London, the 20th edition of the Fair ran from from 1-3 March 2024, with previews 28-29 February.
Craft Scotland presented a collection of exciting new work from 12 Scotland-based makers: Andrew Lamb, Emma Louise Wilson, Heather McDermott, Iona Turner, Jo McDonald, Jo Walker, Katie Charleson, Liu Qiwei, Marianne Anderson, Richard Goldsworthy, Stefanie Ying Lin Cheong and Susie Redman.
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The 12 makers selected presented some of the most ambitious work being made in Scotland today. Discover exceptional work in gold, silver and enamel, wood, seaweed, paper, ceramics, and woven and quilted textiles. From pieces inspired by marine ecosystems and Venetian architecture to work experimenting with processes and materials including woven books, 259-million-year-old rock and ash.
Organised by the Crafts Council, the Fair welcomed 40 specialist galleries from across the globe, representing over 400 makers and works made in the past five years.
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Interested in the work?
If you would like more information about the work available for sale, or to discuss possible commissions, please contact the Craft Scotland Programme team at programmes@craftscotland.org.
Press enquiries
If you would like to receive the Craft Scotland Collect 2024 Press Pack, or to discuss possible interviews, please contact Craft Scotland Publicist Owen O’Leary at owen@ohreally.co.uk.
Selection Panel
Craft Scotland at Collect 2024 was selected by Gregory Parsons (Consultant and Curator), Kirsty Sumerling (Director, The Scottish Gallery), Susanna Beaumont (Curator, Creative Producer, Mentor) and Jo Scott (Head of Programmes, Craft Scotland).
