In Quest for Harmony: Collect 2023

Ruup & Form presents In Quest for Harmony at Collect International Art Fair’s19th Edition 3 rd to 5th March 2023 (Previews 1st - 2 nd March) at Somerset House

Ruup & Form, leading contemporary gallery based in London, focussing on material-led artists is delighted to return to Collect International Art Fair with fourteen exceptional artists, all responding to the theme of In Quest for Harmony .

The exhibition delves into the many facets of emotional upheavals, political and social turbulences. The artists respond with their personal sense of equilibrium, asking questions through their medium. 

The theme of harmony is especially relevant in today’s divided world, where perspectives and beliefs often lead to conflict and disharmony.

The selected artists are shaping the future of craft and art, by innovation and experimentation, pushing boundaries with material, techniques, and by incorporating new materials to create works that are both alethically striking and conceptually engaging. In Quest of Harmony is showcase of diverse collection of materials bringing together talented artists displaying their unique and innovative pieces exploring the concept of what harmony means to them.

Our participating artists are :

Anne Butler

Katie Spragg

Richard McVetis

Naomi Mcintosh 

Zoe Preece 

Claudia Clare

Beatrice Mayfield

Ekta Kaul 

Clare Palmer

Shannon Clegg 

Erum Aamir

Archana Pathak

Claire Malet 

Fleur Grenier 

Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive and one-of-a-kind works. The fair will take place at Somerset House from 3rdto 5th March 20-23 (Previews 1-2 nd March). We look forward to welcoming art and craft lovers and collectors to this exciting event.

About Ruup & Form

Ruup & Form is a curatorially led contemporary gallery based in London, working with material-led artists with a focus on suitability. Interjecting art, craft, and design, we present the best in collectible design and craft from across the globe, showcasing unique and limited-edition contemporary works.

Founded by Varuna Kollanethu in 2019, the aim of the gallery is to blur lines between art and crafts, build communities by bringing works to a wider audience and promoting our artists through exhibitions, events, fairs, and educational workshops. The gallery currently works with over 40 artists having built a reputation for the support to its artists, building deep rooted relationships with artists and collectors alike. We have taken on large commissions with corporates and individuals and built trust as an innovative gallery.

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About Collect International Art Fair

Collect showcases exceptional work made in the last five years by living artists and designers allowing each gallery to curate their own disp lay and commission new pieces or bodies of work, especially for the fair. Works span many craft disciplines including ceramics, glass, lacquer, art jewellery, precious metalwork, textiles and fibre, wood and paper to works using non-traditional materials including resin and bone.

The fair’s aim is to introduce and cultivate purchasing audiences to develop and grow the financial and intellectual value of craft at this level. Organised by the Crafts Council, t he fair provides art consultants, interiors specialists, collectors, museum curators, design practitioners and wider enthusiasts with an unrivalled opportunity to discover and invest in contemporary craft that will surprise, delight and endure.

About Crafts Council, UK

The Crafts Council is the national charity for craft. We believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals and can change our world for the better. Through our activities we inspire making, empower learning and nurture craft businesses. We do this by championing craft and its positive impact on society, increasing levels of craft education and participation, growing the market for craft, and by building a sustainable and inclusive craft sector.