Platform Gallery, Clitheroe

I visited the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe, where an exhibition called 'Compilation', 'the best of the Platform Gallery' was on. There was many different craft pieces by approximately 100 different craft makers.

I found this exhibition relevant to my latest project on the theme of 'Bloom', as there was a range of art work in various media with floral designs or influences.

Some pieces i found inspiring was:

• Porcelain vases/ wall pieces by Julie Miles

These were simple ceramic pieces with intricate decoration of floral shapes on them in a simple design. Each piece had an organic feel, with the porcelain shaped almost suggesting natural folds with uneven edges.

• Lights by Hanah Nun

A collection of paper lamps with beautifully cut out floral detailling, which were very soft and subtle.

• Autumn Joy and Autumn Glow by Barbara Jepson, both batik and applique

These were my favourite pieces both depicting flowers, they were very vibrant, with warm, bold colours suggestive of autumn. They contained collaged material, stitch and dye, which i thought worked well as a combination.

• Embroidered Textiles by Priscilla Jones

This was a small collection of a vaiation of wall hangings, with collaged fabrics and papers. They were all in soft pastel colours and had a childlike feel, which i really liked.

• Daisy 1, 2 and 3 in ink, acrylic collage and embroidery by Jacqueline Smith.

On these, which were a collection of three wall pieces i liked the variation of media giving an interesting outcome, which looked quite complex.