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David Poston: Necklace For An Elephant And Other Stories

David Poston

Harley Gallery to 28 June, then touring

 

This timely and impressive exhibition documents David Poston's long and varied career and displays representative examples of work from each stage of his explorations into materials and ideas, demonstrating a lifetime of exploration and creativity. It was organised by the partnership of Ruthin Crafts Centre and The Harley Gallery and is accompanied by a comprehensive book, with a perceptive essay by Dr Elizabeth Goring and an Introduction by the exhibition's curator, Louise Taylor, with superb photographs of the work, published jointly by Ruthin and the Harley Gallery at £15. Tour dates are: The Harley Gallery, Welbeck to 28 June; Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge 1 July – 13 September; MK Gallery, Milton Keynes 20 September – 7 November; Birmingham University School of jewellery 11 November – 29 January 2016; Dovecot Gallery Edinburgh 12 February – 26 March 2016.