Eleanor tells us how her relationship with her Keepsake has changed over time. This snakeskin bag has been around for as long as I can remember. My brother and I would laugh at how alien it looked and felt. My Mum bought it when she lived in Ghana in 1970s. A few years back I… Read more
Frank explains the connection between his Keepsake and his artistic practice… I have an affinity for owls, and indeed most birds. I was very pleased that London seems to have a broader spectrum of species than I was used to in New York. This felt owl, is a memento of home, of my relationship with… Read more
My keepsakes come from my region of Colombia, where the farmers always travel by mule with their coffee. The bag is made from the leaves of the Cabuya or Fique plant, which grows in the Andean regions and is used to carry coffee beans. Return to Keepsakes gallery Read more
Anna’s Keepsake carries connections with a person and a place… This mug comes from Ukraine and it was given to me by my daughter. It reminds me of my country which I had to leave to find work and a home in England. Return to Keepsakes gallery Read more
