Appendage is both a gallery and a shop selling work by Brighton makers, British designers and occasionally artists from further afield. We have been established for eighteen years, have a strong identity and are selective in our choices.
Vibrant colour, pattern and texture are key elements of the work chosen. They include jewellery, textile, ceramics, mosaic, glass hangings, felt, embroidery, knitwear, print and collage. Emphasis is given to different media throughout the year although some ranges are stocked continuously. We often focus on a particular artists’ work, showing it for a limited period only.
Throughout the Festival we will have new work from most of our makers. Our jewellers use a broad range of materials to create their unique collections and includes:
Sophisticated, hand-made felt pieces in beautiful colours by Karin Wagner;
Silver jewellery inspired by nature from Sally Wilcox;
Eclectic button necklaces by Sarah Ridges;
Opulent Velvet rose necklaces by Jan Cooper.
We have several ceramic ranges including work by Ken Eardley and Mary Rose Young.
Lisa Katzenstein’s painterly florals in vibrant colours decorate her cone vases. Eryka Issak’s hangings, using organic copper shapes fused between glass are a much-loved Appendage classic.
Rachel Coleman’s seagull collages capture the tyrannical birds, so much a part of the Brighton landscape.
Sam Stas has a range of Felt egg and Tea Cosies decorated in her quirky, figurative style.
Louise Traill’s fairy lights are spectacular in their detail and colour.
Anna Tilson’s stunning mosaic mirrors combine vintage crockery and tile. There is a range of smaller items.
Everything in the shop is an expression of the Maker’s personaility and style and is individual and innovative. The range of prices is equally diverse making it possible to treat yourself or a friend, or buy a special piece that will give you lasting pleasure.
We are happy to answer queries by telephone.
Come and visit us between 10:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Opening throughout the Festival on Sunday’s, too, 11:00am to 5:00pm.