A week or so ago I discovered that this week is London Craft Week and saw details of an exhibition taking place at the Argentine Ambassador’s Residence and both the exhibition and the venue appealed so I booked my ticket knowing that I had some time off from work. And so on Monday I headed up to Victoria and had a short walk in the sunshine amongst the gleaming white buildings (I know this - I forgot my sunglasses) towards Belgrave Square, and into a building I’ll probably never get to go into again.

This post is all about the art on display in the Ambassador’s office, which itself was pretty special. I’ll share another post or two on some of the other exhibits, all of which were stunning. It was great to see the modern makings alongside such a grand and often traditional setting, I’ve long been a believer that the two can mix and look great together.

The office itself was pretty special.

Like elsewhere in the exhibition there was contrasting artwork on display. These small ceramics by Cecilia Moore on the side table just inside the door caught my eye, mainly for their form and texture.

The pastel pink of these, and the shape and pattern were the attraction of these pieces by Frances Priest.

There were several items of paper craft on show by Tracy Bush - it was the simplicity of these, and the use of everyday items that appealed here - and may just have nudged me to get out my die cutter the next day. I’m intrigued and fascinated by art from everyday items and believe each of us have something within us to do something special.

These rings by Jeremy May lodged within books were intriguing too. Classics within classics I’m sure.

The room stealer though was this piece by Jon Lewis - I know if it was on my desk I’d get very little work done.

I continue to be in awe of art like these books by Batool Showghi who makes something very intricate look almost easy - I’m under no illusion that it is!