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'Made in the Middle', 2002, Bilston Craft Gallery exhibition view. 1/6 -
'Made in the Middle', 2002, Bilston Craft Gallery exhibition view. 2/6 -
'Made in the Middle', 2002, Bilston Craft Gallery private view, opening speech by Dennis Turner MP. 'Candelabra' by Matthew West, ceramic. 3/6 -
'Made in the Middle', 2002, Bilston Craft Gallery private view, opening speech by Dennis Turner MP. 'Candelabra' by Matthew West, ceramic. 4/6 -
'Made in the Middle', 2002, Brewery Arts exhibition view, contemporary table setting. 5/6 -
'Made in the Middle', 2002, Brewery Arts exhibition view. 6/6
Made in the Middle 2002
The year 2002 marked the fifth edition in the Made in the Middle series and a significant change in the curatorial approach. Although still an open exhibition selected by a panel, this was the first time there was a curated theme: an exploration of place for craft within the home.
Craft shown in a gallery context of white walls and empty space is not always seen as compatible with a home environment. At this time television programmes had raised awareness and appreciation of contemporary design and generated interest in the possibilities and ways of changing interior styles. This exhibition chose to present work in room settings, so visitors could envisage craft in their home.
Made in the Middle 2002 was also the first time there was a focus on one discipline, this year it was glass. The exhibition demonstrated crafts contribution other industries including commercial design, highlighting the work of Joanne Mitchell and Nicola Schellander at Edinburgh Crystal. This edition of Made in the Middle was also the first to feature the results of an action research project as part of its development. You can find out about this project in the Resources section of this website At Home 2002, along with the opportunity to view the catalogue of this exhibition Catalogues.
The 2002 exhibition was selected by Rosie Addenbrooke, Exhibitions Officer, the Herbert Museum & Art Gallery, Coventry; Loretta Braganza, ceramicist; Jo Davis, The Qube Gallery, Oswestry; Simon Fraser, jeweller and curator; Jackie Lee, Crafts Officer, West Midlands Arts and Miranda Leonard, Director of Brewery Arts. It was curated by Andy Horn, Craftspace and Nicki Gardner, Bilston Craft Gallery.
Exhibitors
- Allen Wilding
- Barbara Fidoe
- Charlotte Gorse
- Clare Keil
- Deborah Roberts
- Gill Galloway-Whitehead
- Hannah Lamb
- Ishrat Sharaf
- Jack Doherty
- Jacky Oliver
- Jane Moore
- Janet Stoyel
- Jenny Fergusson
- Joanne Mitchell
- Jon Williams
- Karina Thompson
- Katherine Campbell-Legg
- Kerry O'Conner
- Kirti Patel
- Mark de la Torre
- Matthew West
- Melanie Tomlinson
- Miranda Sharpe
- Nicola Schellander
- Partrick O'Donohue
- Peter Beard
- Rachel Higgins
- Rita Patel
- Ronald Pennell
- Rupert Spira
- Ruth Spaak
- Serena Partridge
- Stuart Garfoot
- Tony McMullen
- Val Hunt
- Vanetta Seecharran
Tour Schedule
- Bilston Craft Gallery
23 November 2002 - 25 January 2003 - Brewery Arts, Cirencester
15 February - 29 March 2003 - Worcester City Museum & Art Gallery
10 May - 5 July 2003 - Qube Gallery, Oswestry
19 July - 13 September 2003 - Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford
27 September - 8 November 2003 - Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry
22 November 2003 - 17 Jan 2004 - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
27 January 2004 - 21 March 2004 - Hereford Museum & Art Gallery
27 March 2004 - 15 May 2004
