A Creative Youthquake in London
An aesthete cannot live by fashion alone, which may be why W’s Contributing European Editor Gianluca Longo gathered a phalanx of rising stars from the worlds of art, design, illustration, and fashion in a group exhibition at David Gill Gallery in London. Appropriately titled “Young Bright Things,” get to know these emerging talents now, with a little help from Longo.
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Luke Edward Hall
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Alexander Lewis I am a big fan of his fashion, and in particular of a capsule collection of hand knitted cashmere jumpers made in Scotland, with slogans like “Mamacita” or “Yalla” as jacquard on the front. I also know Alex is a big art lover, so when I asked what he could do for a group show in the gallery, he suggested that the slogans would be art movements instead. So we will see “Pop,” “Dada” and “Cubist” on the jumpers.
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Charlotte Olympia Charlotte’s work is synonymous with witty and fun. And definitely wearable. Her totes collection features hand-painted portraits worthy of a gallery. At David Gill’s, she will have a whole white wall to show her work as painting.
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Annie Morris Annie is a pure creative schizophrenic. Her stacks of colorful clay balls have become her signature, but also see her hand-stitching on these pillow cases and sofa. Abstract and remarkable.
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Flavie Audi I have always loved Flavie’s clouds; I would love to own a dozen. In this case, I enjoyed showing them at the gallery and pretending they are mine. They will fit so well in the airy and light ambience of the space.
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Jordana Yachiel The shield is one of my favorite shapes, and then I met someone who makes them in precious materials and stones.
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Petra Palumbo Needlepoint is an art that is disappearing. Petra is taking over her mother’s business at Tapissere, in London, and she was brought up in a family where most members work in the arts. She asked young Rhys Coren to design a pattern she is hand-stitching as a seat for a stool. I think that is the perfect fit for a gallery like David Gill’s.
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Nick Hornby I have always been fascinated by Nick’s aerodynamic sculptures and busts. When I first approached him, we were discussing the classic Italian artists, and the idea of a “twisted” Michelangelo’s David emerged as the table he will show at the gallery.
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Tancredi di Carcaci Tanki is a rare example of a young kid who loves craft. I first saw his first ceramics at his mother’s house, and I thought they were some kind of vintage southern European art. His attention to detail is rather incredible.
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Noor Fares Noor’s jewellery are works of art. Why not include them? Photo by Billal Taright.
