Cinder Embers by Mister Finch at Anthropologie Kings Road London

Sunday 9 November 2014

Cinder Embers by Mister Finch at Anthropologie Kings Road London

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to an event to mark the opening of the new exhibition by textile artist extraordinaire Mister Finch.

What an amazing exhibition it is. Inspired by the devastating fire that tore through Parisian taxidermist Deyrolle, the work reflects the post-fire remains with soot-blackened animals, books and papers. All created in achingly beautiful renditions of animals, insects and magical creatures. For those people wanting to get a taste of the work we see online and in Mister Finch's book Living in a Fairytale World, then look no further. There are special edition copies of the book in the store and the gallery at Anthropologie is a wonderful space for stepping into a magical place. The exhibition runs until 4 January and I would urge a visit to get close to this wonderful stitching magic.

Crowned Swan and giant toadstool in the window of Anthropologie

I loved the hands of the Toadstool on his travels.

Wonderful giant fox

Dancing toadstool fairy folk

Detail of swan

Stately hare

The seven foot fox draws you in by its sheer size, but don't miss the delights of a suitcase-wielding funghi, dancing toadstool pixies and a regal swan. I have written more about this fabulous exhibition in the December issue of Workshop on the Web, which will be published on 1 December.

But if this exhibition wasn't enough for a visit, you can ignore the wonder that is Anthopologie at Christmas-time. The festive decorations instore were a delight, and I need to go back clutching my Christmas list as there were many beautiful things to buy there.