A Summer of Garden Art Shows

This Summer I enjoyed exhibiting textiles and prints in selected garden art and craft shows which felt like a natural place for me and my work. In early July I was invited to exhibit on the Pure Arts Group stand at Hampton Court Garden Festival which was a vibrant, busy and exciting place to show, alongside some very talented fellow Pure Group artists including Jonathon Hateley’s beautiful sculptures and Louisa Crispin’s exquisite drawings.

Susan D'souza at The Pure Arts Group Hampton Court Stand. Work on left and behind by Susan. Two pieces on the right by Juliet Scott @crushedoncolour and glass piece by Ellie Drake-Lee @glassgardenart                            

Later in the summer I spent two beautiful weekends at Sussex Prairie Gardens near Henfield, West Sussex which is a place I have exhibited, held workshops and had a connection with since 2016. The Handmade Craft Fair was full of a wide range of makers and I met lots of new people and customers. The Botanical Art Fair curated by Diana Jazwinski @mybotanicalheart, and a selected group of 10 artists whose artwork related to botanical forms. I really enjoyed being outdoors at all events, selling originals and prints and cards and meeting and talking to people about my work. I will be planning more garden fairs for next year over the winter months, dreaming of summer days!

Susan D’souza Textile Artist at Sussex Prairie Gardens Botanical Art Fair August 2023