Your local gallery can show only a tiny fraction of the work which is available. There are many talented artists and designers and makers working in Britain today - this database gives you access to a large a number of them. You can get a feel for the range and variety of work available. I have chosen a sample based on my own personal preferences and tastes to introduce you to some of the artists I have found on Axis. I hope you will discover many artists whose work you enjoy and admire.
Artists are, by and large, flexible people with open minds and friendly dispositions.
If what you see is not precisely what you want but the style of the work excites you, do not hesitate to talk to the artists about your individual requirements. The commissioning process is rarely painful and is usually stimulating and enjoyable for both artist and client. The fun of shopping with the maker of your piece is that it enables to engage in direct discussion about the work rather than relying on the interpretation of others. Alternatively, you can simply shop. The works on show include furniture, textiles, sculpture, drawings, ceramics and glass.