Made in the Middle: A Craftspace touring exhibition

Made in the Middle is an exhibition showcasing exceptional contemporary crafts being made currently across the West and East Midlands.

It draws together ceramics, textiles, jewellery, metalwork and sculptural works by 37 artists ranging from 22 to 82 years old.

Working with themes of storytelling to global migration this touring exhibition was initiated by Craftspace and offers a unique glimpse into the diverse and rich creative craft landscape and makers of the region. Be inspired by the wide range of objects, materials, skills and techniques on display. 

Exhibiting artists: Johnny Armstrong, Lucy Baxendale, Oliver Bliss, Keisha Brittle, Fran Buxton, Aishah Carberry, Natalie Cole, Rachael Colley, Jennifer Collier, Jo Cope, Roo Dhissou, Oxana Geets, Zoë Hillyard, Verity Howard, Sarah May Johnson, Mahawa Keita, Robert Maurice King, Paul McAllister, Michaela McMillan, Nobuko Okumura, Clare Pentlow, Olivia Ricketts, Emma-Jane Rule, Katie Smith, Karina Thompson, Melanie Tomlinson, Keeley Traae, Jade Webb, Martha Wiles, Ruiya Xu, Nilupa Yasmin, Tereza Bušková, Halima Cassell, Xin Chen, Chris Day, Farwa Moledina, Klara Szafrańska, Taylor Ashleigh, Megan Herbert, Owen Robins, Abigail Villarroel, Michelle Amezcua, Ayesha Bibi, Chiamaka Claudia Duru, DOSTI Group, Ying Low, Rosie Taheem. Smashing Metal and Zahra Mahmood.

Kindly supported by Arts Council England and players of People's Postcode Lottery.

© Keeley Traae, Photography by David P Rowan.