Archive of The Artisans

The Archive of the Artisans is shown through this tapestry-inspired composition, capturing the banned rituals of creativity at Papplewick. The hands symbolise the sacredness of making and the unity of the artists. Rubbish, the only resource, forms the background, with hints of shredding, binding, and pressing. In the foreground, artists approach the heat press powered by the original pumps. The border uses shapes drawn from the kinetoscope’s cogs, embedding the spirit of human creativity throughout the design.