WEST BRETTON, UK.-MADE, Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s highly successful annual contemporary craft and design exhibition, now in its third year, opens on Saturday 24 November. The show features an indulgent selection of contemporary craft and jewellery by leading UK artists including sculpture, paintings and automata. All works are for sale as one of a kind or limited editions. MADE presents a varied and unique opportunity to purchase a special item for you, your home or someone special.

Inspired by themes of poignant memories, evocative experiences and treasured items, this year’s exhibition features a significant number of exciting new makers alongside established names, showcasing the diversity, innovation and skill of top UK and international makers. Work includes Debbie George’s abstract paintings influenced by the YSP landscape; sinuous, articulated wooden animals by Jeff Soan; Donna Wilson’s delightful and intriguing knitted creatures; surreal, fairytale-inspired papier mache sculptures by Audrey Douglas and energetic, contemporary automata by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre.

Over 30 jewellers also offer an irresistible showcase of the very best in original work, including Julie Allison’s narrative work with hidden meanings and stories in silver and non-precious metals; decorative work inspired by floral imagery and patterns by Susan Kerr, Natalie Jane Harris’ contemporary jewellery influenced by modern architecture, geometric forms and astrology and Clare Hillerby’s striking designs encorporating old postcards, letters, stamps and documents.

MADE is open every day of the week from 11am - 4pm, except 23-25 December inclusive. Items may also be purchased online at www.shop-ysp.co.uk.