A creative day spent at Hauser & Wirth Somerset with fellow designer Hazel proved to be the perfect source of inspiration. From sculpture-filled gardens and sunshine-filled conversations to Angel Otero's powerful exhibition Agua Salada, this visit explored the connections between memory, materiality, art and the spaces we inhabit. A reminder of why stepping away from projects can sometimes be the most valuable creative exercise of all.
Thirty-five years after graduating from De Montfort University, three former 3D Design students reunited for a creative road trip to Liverpool. From a fascinating printmaking studio in Ironbridge to Antony Gormley's iconic Another Placeinstallation at Crosby Beach, it was a day filled with art, design and inspiration.
As an interior designer, I'm always seeking inspiration in unexpected places. Last Thursday, I discovered a wealth of it at Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset, despite the threat of rain. Just five minutes from our Airbnb, it was an ideal location. Seizing the moment of sunshine, I knew my window of opportunity was brief before the impending downpour.
I arrived just as the gates opened at 10 am, feeling a surge of excitement. The prospect of being the first visitor of the day to this 26-acre outdoor gallery was enticing. As I entered the grounds, the air was heavy with anticipation and the rich, earthy scent of recent rainfall.
