White Lodge

Seven Dials Artists Group
White Lodge Flat 4, 60 Compton Avenue Brighton East Sussex BN13PS
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Akiko Kingsbury Cockpit Arts, Studio 103 18-22 Creekside, London, SE8 3DZ Tel: 07732011525 / Fax: 02086923735 E-mail: akiko_kingsbury@hotmail.com Website: www.akikokingsbury.com Akiko Kingsbury was born in Japan in 1974. She spent four years at Tokyo’s prestigious Tama Art University where she studied textile and graphic design, and specialised at printed fabrics and natural dyeing. Here Akiko learnt many traditional Japanese techniques for producing authentic designs. In 1998 she came to London to develop her skills, enrolling at Chelsea College of Art and Design to specialise in knitwear. She graduated in 2001 with a first-Class BA and was awarded a Texprint price for work. After graduation, Akiko has been working as a freelance designer; include work at Missoni’s headquarters near Milan, producing design for the men’s collection and colour combinations for ‘Missoni Sports’ range. Akiko set up her own business in 2002 to produce knitted accessories. She is based at the new Cockpit Arts Studios in Deptford. The Crafts Council has recently awarded her prestigious Development Award to help her launch her own collection of knitted accessories. Akiko Kingsbury’s knitted accessories such as scarves, shawls, cushions and throws are characterised from wide range of colours, style and techniques. A pattern embracing Japanese and Asian hues is fundamental to her work, creating vibrancy. Akiko’s design also display a blend of techniques. Blended with stripes, diamond patterns, knitted pleats, racking technique and chevrons give striking design and texture to her accessories. Main materials are Viscose, Silk, Linen, Cotton and Pure Wool. They are unique and hand-made accessories that add a dash of luxury to everyday life. Recent Shows Nov 2006,8 Lustre Nottingham University Lakeside Art Centre, Nottingham Oct 2006,7,8 Origin London Craft Fair Somerset House, London Sept 2007 Decorex International Chelsea Hospital, London Oct 2005 Chelsea Crafts Fair - Week two Chelsea Town Hall, London Recent sales include Liberty Plc, Designers Guild, British Museum Shop, V&A Shop, Mint, Hankyu Dept Store in Japan, Contemporary Applied Arts, Lesley Craze Gallery, Scottish Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Open Festival weekends: 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24 11am - 4pm

Address: Flat 4 60 Compton Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN13PS
Telephone: 01273 326676