Emily Fratson - Artist Showcase

We're excited to announce the first artist showcase at Form. Every 4 weeks a different artist will take over an area of the shop and showcase their work. Much of the work will only be available to view and purchase for that time only, so don't miss out.

Our first artist is Emily Fratson, a Hull-based artist working primarily in ceramics and drawing in various mediums. Originally from near Memphis, Tennessee, Emily is curious about the connections between there and Memphis, Egypt. You can expect to see her interpretation of these connections in her work presented in this showcase.

Artist Statement:

 "I employ drawing, textile processes, printmaking, and ceramics in my practice, which revolves around remnants and remains. I am curious about how objects correlate to history and identity. To me, this work that I am compelled to create feels like a visual anthropology. I am continually unearthing lines of inquiry: the nature and perception of recorded history, migration of people and animals, the prehistory and geology of the land, the search for understanding our origins and ancestry, ect, which I hope to excavate through my process.

The materials I use are directly related to the subject matter that I am exploring, and I often incorporate found objects, including artefacts, in my work. People have always felt the need to make marks, and our history is rich with beautiful objects which serve functional roles and make statements about the world around the maker. To a degree, my simple aim is to do that as well. It is always my goal to produce pieces which will cause someone to stop and think about what they are holding, as well as form their own questions about the specific design. I want my collections to dialogue about the culture and peoples that inspired them, to cause people to ask why the objects exist, and more abstractly to call to mind the function of artefacts and curated objects as a whole."

Join us for an opening event on Friday 1st June, 6pm til 8pm.