Rhythm

'Rhythm' brings together a group of contemporary makers working across jewellery, ceramics and textiles, united by a shared exploration of repetition, geometry and pattern. Although diverse in material and process, the works in this exhibition reveal common visual languages, where repeated forms, ordered structures and carefully considered compositions create a sense of movement, balance and harmony. Rhythm is fundamental to both making and looking. It can be found in the repeated gesture of the maker's hand, in the patient accumulation of individual elements, and in the geometric motifs that have informed craft traditions across cultures for centuries. Whether through tessellated ceramic surfaces, printed textiles, or bold jewellery, each artist explores how repetition can transform simple forms into rich and complex compositions. Geometry and repetition provides both structure and freedom. Grids, circles, and lines become building blocks from which distinctive objects emerge. Designs repeated and refined over years become guiding motifs. Small variations within repeated patterns create moments of surprise and individuality, reminding us that rhythm is never mechanical, but alive with subtle differences. The exhibition celebrates the relationship between precision and intuition, order and creativity. It reveals the quiet beauty found in pattern, process and the accumulated gestures of making. Featuring: Jaeeun Kim Claire Ireland Jo McAllister Alison White Agalis Manessi Barbara Gittings Zoe Wilson Sarah Packington