Mould by Proof of Concept

Mould explores the craft of moulding across ceramics, plastics, metals and other materials, uncovering the potential at each stage of casting, forming and finishing. By examining how a mould affects the structure and character of an object, the exhibition emphasises the connection between material, technique and the maker’s hand, celebrating the significance of moulding in contemporary design. Proof of Concept is a design platform founded in 2024 by David Irwin, Smith Matthias and Atelier Thirty Four to explore the intricate processes that underpin design practice. The initiative brings together multidisciplinary studios and independent practitioners spanning furniture, product design, ceramics, textiles and architecture. It showcases self-initiated projects, prototypes and works that never reached production, offering a rare view of the challenges and experimentation that shape the journey from concept to completion.

Mould exhibitors include Alt Studio, Atelier Thirty Four, Chris Martin, David Irwin, Elliot Denny, Emma Louise Payne and Phoebe Stubbs, Josh South, Martina Claesson, Mentsen, Smith Matthias, Supergroup and Tabatha Pearce Chedier.

Friday 06 March – Saturday 18 April 2026
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00

Photography by Mark Slater