North Rock Gallery run by photographer Mark Sinclair and his partner textile designer Suzanne Shearer is supporting Craft and Design Month May 2012 – a brand new initiative designed to raise awareness of the enormous amount of creative talent we have in this country.

North Rock regularly exhibits the work of local (Shetland based) artists , national and international artists and makers. The gallery is pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for designer makers to shine in the spotlight of Craft and Design Month 2012 as participants in its ‘Breeze’ exhibition, running from 5th May to Mid September 2012.

Work from a selection of local makers including Jeanette Nowak (Hjarta), Jayne Kelly, Julie Williamson and Cheryl Jamieson (Glansin Glass) will be on show alongside makers from further a field such as Claire McVinnie and Sue Gregor. ‘Breeze’ will also showcase the work of local artists including Ruth Brownlee, June Redman, Mary Shearer and Mike Finnie.

Suzanne from North Rock says: “We are supporting Craft and Design Month as we recognise that people are increasingly interested in owning unique or limited edition pieces crafted by talented designers and makers. We are in the fortunate position to be able to showcase the work of some of these talented makers to Shetland residents and Visitors”

Craft and Design Month is a ‘not for profit’ initiative launched by craft&design magazine. Craft and Design Month was first launched in 2011. It’s resounding success in it’s inaugural year was entirely the result of hundreds of people working together to promote the amazing creative talent that we have in the UK.

Links:

North Rock Gallery Website: www.northrockgallery.co.uk
The Craft and Design Month website is www.craftanddesignmonth.net