It’s pretty exciting to be flying off to a trade show (especially in New York) and even more exciting when someone thinks me and my leafy textiles are worth sponsoring (thanks so much British Trade Association).
https://www.nynow.com/
Featured in Selvedge Magazine - my little chat with Jessica Edney ;-)
Bee Bowen is a textile designer who uses leaf-dyeing to create her uniquely patterned cloths. Pursuing new colours and techniques in eco-printing has taken her around the world, but in a brief period of calm, she spoke to Jessica Edney about her work:
Goodness where did all that time go?
Is it November already?
I’m busy in my studio, using up the last of the green leaves.
If you’d like to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, come and find me at these shows.
EUROPE
14 - 16 November - You’ll find me at the Wealden Times Midwinter Fair (9.30-16.30)
https://thehopfarm.co.uk/events/the-wealden-times-midwinter-fair
17 November - I’ll be popping up at ‘Beautiful and Useful’ at the wonderful Garden Museum, London
https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/events/beautiful-useful-craft-at-the-garden-museum/
23 - 24 November I’m off to Norway to exhibit at Designers Christmas Market at Sørlandets Art Museum
29, 30 November, 1 December - I’ll be hanging out in Copenhagen where I’ve been invited to join the talented artists at The Viktoria Ceramic Studio (Fri 12-19, Sat & Sun 10-17)
https://www.facebook.com/events/viktoria-ceramic-studio-cph/julemarked-p%C3%A5-viktoria-ceramic-studio-cph/2445643002372432/
Also in Denmark you’ll be able to find my scarves at OVNHUS Winter, Nykøbing Sjælland, from 23 November - 22 December.
AUSTRALIA - if you’re lucky enough to be having a hot silly season, you’ll find my lovely assistant, Parvin, hanging out with the scarves in Sydney’s most exclusive address, the Rocks Markets every Saturday.
Love to see you x
PS. Check out my events page for more information on individual shows.
Don't miss my Danish (and slightly English) summer tour - 2018
I'll be taking part in some fabulous Danish and English shows this (northern hemisphere) summer. Check out my 'events' page to see if I'll be popping up anywhere near you... Hope so! Look forward to meeting you! x
Dyeing up a storm during the Danish Design Festival at Design Museum, Copenhagen on 26 & 27 May 2018
Join us for the Danish Design Festival 2018 when designers, craftsmen, thinkers, businesses and citizens meet to share their knowledge and passion for a sustainable future. Bring friends and family. There will be lots of creative workshops, talks, and activities for everyone. And of course I'll be there with my leaves and dye pot.
Join me at the Trapholt Museum censored Art & Craft market. Denmark 20 - 21 May.
2018 Summer shows in Denmark - with a quick trip to RHS Tatton Flower Show in England
Come say 'Hej' if you're in the area :-)
New stockist: The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew in London
I'm blown away (in more than a leafy Autumnal sense) to be stocking my botanically dyed scarves and one-off tops in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art in Kew Gardens. What better place for my leafy designs to be hanging out?!
HOT TIP! Don't miss the current exhibition. Rebecca Louise Law’s most intricate large-scale artwork of foraged flora is truly inspiring and on until 11 March 2018
Location
The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art is next to Kew Explorer Stop 2, near the Temperate House and Pavilion Restaurant.
Opening times
Daily from 10am.
Until 1 January 2018 gallery closes at 3pm (last admission 2.45pm).
Rebecca Louise Law: Life in Death
Brand spanking new naturally dyed silk clothing range. So exciting!!!
This has been keeping me a very busy Bee.... concepting, designing, sampling and shooting. It's been so much fun. And each piece is unique (as always).
All captured on a blustery day in June by the fabulous photographer/videographer Moana Barrosa, make-up artist @angiey_artstyle and beautiful models @monique_k, Angie Stasos and @iamborntobewild. Thanks ladies xxx
Handmade at Kew Royal Botanical Gardens
So stoked to have been chosen to exhibit 'Handmade' at Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, 12-15 October. My leaves will fit right in!
Dressed up in flora
Over the past many months I've been working on my range of naturally dyed silk clothing.
Each piece holds a special moment in time and captures its very own leafy story. And it's been so much fun. Can't wait to show you the full range. But here's a sneak peek...
Frankie magazine says:
Delicious Dyes: A lavish spread of hues extracted from fruits and veggies
A buffet of colours is extracted from ingredients such as red cabbage, avocado, brown onions, Spanish onions and turmeric. The juices are then infused in the fabric using ancient Shibori methods to create designs that look good enough to eat.
See what Frankie Magazine had to say about them http://www.frankie.com.au/blogs/fashion/bee-bowen-food-dyed-scarves
Your very own memory in silk
If you wish to turn your garden, favourite spot or wedding bouquet into a piece of wearable memorabilia, I'd love to hear from you.
