overgrown
Ensō House had the pleasure of hosting ‘overGrown’ in October 2024. The exhibition was a collaboration between textile sculpture artist Christopher Kelly and furniture designer and maker Daniel Hayden and explored themes of imbalance and tension through innovative furniture and textile sculptures.
The partnership emerged after they met as co-exhibitors during London Craft Week 2024. In ‘overGrown’, they came together to explore the concept of ‘minimal excess’, highlighting how nature achieves equilibrium in seemingly chaotic forms, such as an overgrown garden. By intertwining Kelly’s enveloping crochet forms with Hayden’s furniture designs, they challenged traditional assumptions about usability and beauty, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between functionality and artistic expression.
Artists
Textile Sculpture Artist - Christopher Kelly
Furniture Designer and Maker - Daniel Hayden
Christopher Kelly is a British artist whose vibrant sculptures explore the neurodivergent experience through found objects, crochet, and weaving. His pieces reflect on the complexities of living with neurological differences, inviting viewers to engage with themes of sensory overload and the beauty of imbalance. Kelly’s work celebrates the intricate relationships between materials and our shared environments.
Daniel Hayden is a designer and maker known for his playful, characterful furniture. His process involves manipulating shapes and proportions to create an impression of personality within everyday objects. Hayden’s work harmonizes traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic, challenging perceptions of function and form while evoking emotional responses to design.
In our commitment to supporting the neurodivergent and mental health community, we included a suggested donation to Mind Charity and Hidden 20% as the admission fee.
Inspired by Chris’s drawings featured in the ‘overGrown’ exhibition, we set up a drawing corner and hosted a drawing competition during the event. We were thrilled to see the creativity of our visitors and how they were inspired by the exhibition.
Video and Photography : Wing Cheng
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