CRAFTED WITH INTENT was a group exhibition that sought to question the barrier between ART and CRAFT, while exploring the varied social, historical and political reasons for its existence. 

The divide and debate that exists between the concept of ART and CRAFT is a long standing one, with a history of contention. Definitions of each topic are inherently subjective, making it difficult to draw boundaries around what is a constantly shifting practice, while similarities between these two creative outputs are often overlooked. The six artists represented delivered artistic intent while exploring, and championing, craft mediums. 

While ART can be seen as impressing ideas, emotions and expression, CRAFT is often viewed either industrially as work and toil, or domestically as a hobby. ART is intellectual. CRAFT is physical. ART is expensive. CRAFT is affordable. ART is complicated. CRAFT is easy. ART is elitist. CRAFT is accessible. Both practices, when viewed separately, suffer from these perceptions. The works included in this exhibition expose nuances in contemporary creative practice that unite the two, while highlighting perceived differences.