Anna Glasbrook (Artist, Designer and Craftsperson)
Now installed in the 'Memories of Cornwall Garden' at the Eden Project, Cornwall, these three screens were originally commissioned for the Silver-Gilt medal winning Homebase Show Garden at Chelsea Flower Show. Anna Glasbook [2016] Eden Project [Online] Available from: http://www.annaglasbrook.com/index.php?p=5&pf=28#sthash.64ybS9ts.dpuf [Accessed 24 April 2016].
Anna uses non-traditional materials to create work that is both architectural and sculptural in vibrant and distinctive colours.
In her recent lecture at the Bath School of Art & Design (where she trained as an Artist) she talked about the processes and materials she uses for her installations. Using non-traditional materials and often working at scale, she uses an innovative technique stitching through one or more transparent surfaces to create striking, vibrant three-dimensional ‘drawings’ or infinite weavings in space that give the impression of solidity and delicacy simultaneously in vibrant exciting colours. - See more at: http://www.annaglasbrook.com/biog#sthash.f60AiAHM.dpuf
Obsessed with all things transparent Anna collects plastic packaging destined for the recycling such as poppadum blister packs, which she then stitches into to explore the defining of space using thread. She is constantly seeking out new and unconventional materials to experiment with.
She discusses the importance of building up contacts, networking, costing, trade fairs, good photography, funding and about being unique and defining your USP. Being persistent, resilient, and about following your heart.
She recommended the following institutions and organisations: all I have looked at and very useful for further reading/registering.
