TESTIMONIALS
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunities you have provided me as an artist at Cluster. Our collaboration has been inspiring and pivotal in my artistic growth.
It’s my first time working with them. And in my life experience they’ve been best curators I’ve ever worked with.
The exhibition went great in an amazing location full of creative individuals.
Amazing with organising and establishing the information about exhibitions and extremely easy to communicate with. I would definitely like to work with them in the future as the art world requires more people like them.
It has been such an amazing experience to exhibit with Cluster at the iconic Adidas London store. Cluster curated a beautiful installation – in which each artwork worked in dialogue with the Adidas setting – in colour, tone and concept. It was an absolute privilege to be a part – thank you Cluster!"
I really appreciate that the Cluster team has been trying their best despite the hard situations of the pandemic.
Seeing the artists communicate their progression by working with Cluster was great, these are artists and makers who are starting out in industries that can, at times, be difficult to navigate not only from a financial standpoint but also social. From mine and Clusters conversations with each artist, they have found a way to feel more confident to map out the next stages of their financial and professional future.
I still feel glad to apply to such a great residency program even if I have not selected, because you and other juries have looked into my portfolio. It is really meaningful to me. Thank you so much again for your kind encouragement from the bottom of my heart!
Chisato Yasui
Vonz - Jeongeun Kang
Thank you so much for making the session today. I've been very helpful and will update my portfolio as Melody told me.
And it was nice to be able to see other artists' works. I will follow them on Instagram and have a good relationship.
Cassy McMarthur
As a Cluster Crafts participant, I found the recent small group portfolio session with Natalie Melton, Creative Director of Crafts Council, and Lucy Swift, Cluster Crafts Curator, a thoroughly engaging and invaluable experience.
Through Natalie’s comprehensive knowledge of the industry and thoughtful approach, I gained essential insight and advice relevant to my pathway as an international emerging artist. The small group format was wonderful, with each artist learning from the others’ discussions.
This is a session I will cherish, and one that provided me with the opportunity to meet face to face a few of the fabulous Cluster artists I have previously only been able to communicate with via social media. Thank you Lucy and Natalie.
I look forward to more exciting Cluster Crafts opportunities through which to connect and contribute.
Erin Lorek
“Lucy, thank you SO MUCH for this opportunity! Being on the more commercial side of things I really didn’t know what to expect and this conversation completely opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me.”
Agnes Husz
“I am fascinated with Cluster website. It is stunning and perfect! I really appreciate and proud of being part of it. I love the interviews too! Thanks a lot, keep on going!
Narelle White
“HUGE thanks for such a wonderful session. Such rich and informative perspectives - I really gained a lot!”
“Thank you so much for reaching out and bringing such great news. I am extremely happy that I am part of the Cluster collective. I am located in a very remote village in Armenia and your platform gives me a fantastic opportunity to show my work to the world”
Fred Gwatkin
"Being part of Cluster Crafts was a really inspiring and enriching experience. As well being a welcome opportunity to meet fellow artists and learn about their work, it led directly to making connections with collectors and tastemakers in my area of craft. I've since taken part in some very exciting exhibitions and events, which has been a great help to raising my profile. It was a real pleasure working with the Cluster team and I look forward to being involved with the community you have created for a long time to come. Thank you!”
Icaro Maiterena
“Personally, I am very fond of meeting Cluster Crafts, it was the first time that I have traveled outside of "home" and this has opened many doors for me in the cultural world. It has made me grow as an artist and has given me the chance to meet new realities.” READ MORE
Hon Long Li
"Thank you so much for the opportunity and I am forever grateful for this experience and all the people I met.”
”…I hope to achieve something interesting for society and make a change as this event really makes me realise how powerful we can be by working together.”
Maria Camilla
“I still can’t believe my eyes the experience I have gone through with Cluster. Sweet memories that I will cherish forever! New friends, new connections, new opportunities and a lot new paid work”
“You and the staff at this fair have been very helpful. I am very grateful that you had interested in my work and invited me to this fair. And this time, I am very grateful to have participated in your fair.“
Reatile Moalusi
“Being part of your collective is something i take seriously and having representation in London is of outmost importance to me.”
Pimar Ramos
“I loved this experience. It was incredible, you are incredible, Valeria also and the entire team that supported us during the fair, before and after her too. It was my first important exhibition, my first trip abroad, and being with so many talented people, in such an incredible place with an ideology that I also believe in, was very, very special!”