Skulls made from glass,
concept cars and light shades woven from pandanus – the past and present exhibitions at
Artisan Gallery (
381 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley) may seem a bit random, but they have one thing in common; they all combine craft with design.
Artisan is the trading name for
Craft Queensland, a not-for-profit artistic company that provides artists and crafters in Queensland an opportunity to display and sell their products. Based in the design capital of Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, artisan's focus is on presenting crafted design to local and international audiences. Their exhibitions and displays encompass a variety of mediums, including jewellery, furniture, ceramics, fashion, home wares and glass.
(m)art is artisan's retail outlet. The design store sells ceramics, glassware, jewellery textiles and loads more and features works from new talent as well as established professionals.
For pieces that include art
and craft, artisan gallery and (m)art design store offer free viewing opportunities.
