Material Connection: Craft, Light and Technology

12 – 14 Nov | Chelsea Old Town Hall | London

Material Connection: Craft, Light and Technology ais presented as a special feature of the 19th edition of Handmade Chelsea, organised by Handmade in Britain.

Supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) through its Programme for the Internationalisation of Spanish Culture (PICE).

Material Connection brings together distinct creative practices through a shared interest in materials, processes and collaboration

at the 19th edition of Handmade Chelsea, which brings together over 120 independent designer-makers from the UK and internationally.

MEET THE MAKERS:

Ana Bridgewater — Abalon

Ana creates sculptural porcelain lighting inspired by coral formations. Her interactive installation After Words features 20 handmade porcelain lights and invites visitors to leave messages that are translated into light through Morse code.

Gianluca Pugliese — Gippi

Gianluca works across digital fabrication, craftsmanship and material experimentation, combining contemporary production technologies with hands-on making to explore new possibilities in design.

Pablo Yubero — Yubero Torno

Madrid-based woodturner Pablo creates functional and sculptural objects from solid wood, bringing traditional turning techniques and a family heritage of woodworking into a contemporary practice.