Comments on: Jenny Lewis’ Hackney Artists & Makers

By: duncan western

duncan western — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:27:52 +0000

I used to have a studio in Tenterground, though didn’t get our lease renewed as Tracy Emin bought the whole building kicking out 20 artists, though, at least an artist kicked out artists as opposed to it being turned into a pile of twat flats
hang on!
great piece jen, keep getting it out there!

By: Joan Bailey

Joan Bailey — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 08:55:22 +0000

Rampant Capitalism smites the humble artisan. Hopefully, they will keep going in their homes and garden sheds and survive these difficult times.

By: Sue Jessett

Sue Jessett — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 08:45:08 +0000

How very sad when a creative community become victims of it’s own success. They bring a special spirt to our environments, which people embrace & celibate. Problem is such changes attract others who move in & make additional changes that distroy the very same environmental community that attracted them in the first place. Where artists & artisans settle developers & greedy landlords are not far behind making fast amounts of financial gain on the strength & back of such creative groups. Beautiful collection of photographs Jenny they real do capture the artisan spirt.

By: Glynis Spencer

Glynis Spencer — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:09:01 +0000

As an Artisi, my heart goes out to fellow creators. We’re told this country needs the income the creative arts generates. So why are they making it so difficult for people to create? Hope you all get somewhere soon! xx

By: Cressida Bell

Cressida Bell — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:31:32 +0000

We are by no means all moving out ! Where I work ( Clarence Mews ) there is a thriving and growing community of designers and craftspeople. I’m definitely staying put.
So it’s not all doom & gloom !!!

By: jenny Lewis

jenny Lewis — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:25:00 +0000

Thank you for your comments its been a real privilege to meet all these, next shoot booked for Monday and i can’t wait.

By: Sally Baldwin

Sally Baldwin — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:05:22 +0000

I love the Vermeerlike quality of the first photo, the screen printer holding his dog… Perfectly fits the elegiac tone of this group of portraits.

Sally

By: Marco

Marco — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:33:46 +0000

These portraits are beautiful and so powerful! You can really tell that these artists/makers are satisfied with their work.

By: Annie G

Annie G — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:10:57 +0000

This is indeed sad. I can foresee a time when London will realise that it is full of rich people but nobody to sell them food, pour them drinks or make their clothes. To say nothing of cleaning their houses, teaching their children or tending their wounds and illnesses. If all you make is money, you will starve. But actually, no. This is not London’s history and it will not be its future. I hope these creative and imaginative people find somewhere new to settle and carry on the good work.

By: Keryn

Keryn — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:33:39 +0000

How sad that development has pushed this wonderful band of creatives on. The photographs are a wonderful testament to the creative spirit and strength that gives every community soul. No matter where they are, creativity will continue.