In this lecture Edward Crooks will discuss the process of developing works for his 2018 exhibition ‘Holding Up’ within one of Lutyens finest works, and the accidental Lutyens odyssey that followed.
Focussed primarily on his work in residency at Castle Drogo, Edward will discuss the process of developing works for his 2018 exhibition ‘Holding Up’ within one of Lutyens finest works, and the accidental Lutyens odyssey that followed. Looking at the castle in the context of its recent restoration, as well as the good humour, bold ambition and extraordinary extravagance of its initial conception, the talk will describe the joy and tribulations that derive from a recurring fascination in the architects’ work.
Edward Crooks is a designer & artist making installations, interiors and illustrations to tell new stories in existing places. Often working within the bounds of cultural assets and listed buildings, his work aims to further the histories of constant change that make such places valuable. In his artistic practice he has worked globally with a range of public institutions, with clients including the National Trust, RIBA, British Council and the Royal Academy, and more recently joined Hawkins Brown architects as an architectural designer, where he is working on notable listed building & refurbishment projects. Edward has been a studio tutor in Architecture at Central St Martins, and Interior Design at Sheffield Hallam University, and has previously held positions with Asif Khan & Bureau Spectacular (Chicago/LA). Edward graduated MA Architecture at the Royal College of Art and BA (Hons) Architecture at the University of Sheffield, receiving a place in the Architectural Review’s top four global architecture graduates of the year. Within his artworks he enjoys frequent collaboration across disciplines, working with craftspeople including filmmakers, stonemasons, carpenters and ceramicists to develop projects in context.
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