Power Of Making

Where - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
When - 13th of August 2011

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/power-of-making/

I loved the Power Of Making exhibition at the V&A. I thought it was one of the most interesting and light-hearted shows I have been to.
There was a variety of items made by a variety of designers and craftsmen all most which were made with great skill and precision showcasing the importance of being skilled.
I really felt excited and inspired coming away from this exhibition and suggest everyone go to see this!

Below is a list of some of the pieces I liked.

Christien Meindertsma - Aran Rug 
This is a hand knitted rug created using custom-made needles and the wool of 18 merino sheep.
This is part of the designers attempt at trying to make the process of design and production as intimate as possible.



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Manel Torres - Fabrican 
Fabrican is a spray on fabric that comes in an aerosol can that can be sprayed on any surface and can be used  for many purposes.
I found this really interesting and thought it was a brilliant innovation. It also inspired me to use different materials in my designs.



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Elisa Strozyk - Wooden Textile 
Wooden Textiles were developed by a German designer Elisa Strozyk.
The wooden peices are cut either by hand or laser and are attached to a fabric base by hand to create a textile like surface.

It is quite weird to see it as a textile as it looks like it is very solid and like it wouldn't move.