Stand G90, Earl’s Court 2, London, 18-21 September 2008

Hidden Art will launch Hidden Art Select 2008 at 100% Design. This range of design collectables will be the antiques of the future. A unique collaboration, Hidden Art combine expert advice and business experience with designer-makers’ creative talents. Hidden Art Select 2008 demonstrates that UK design can be inspirational and good value, and is available for purchase from the Hidden Art E-Shop, www.hiddenartshop.com.

Since launching, the Hidden Art E-Shop has been known for selling a wide range of quality products. Hidden Art Select 2008 will be available to purchase from September 18.

Utilising this unique partnership, Hidden Art will aim to capitalise both Hidden Art Select 2007 and 2008 to tender for London 2012 supply opportunities through the CompeteFor website.

The designer-makers selected for Hidden Art Select 2008 are:

• Margo Selby – A range of Angel cushion covers inspired by the Liverpool Cathedral. Available in four sizes – 10”x13” £35.00, 12”x24” £55.00, 14”x18” £55.00, 18”x18” £55.00.
• Michelle Mason – Exclusive ‘Construct’ Lampshades, made with digitally printed fabrics. The graphic architectural print was inspired by a multi-storey car park in Central London. Available in two sizes, medium drum 23 x 30.5cm (h x dia.) and tall cylinder 30.5 x 20.5cm (h x dia.) - £59.00.
• Peachy – ‘Seascape’ bedside lamp and wall chart for children, featuring a glow in the dark print which reveals the secrets of the deep. This unique and brand new idea serves as both an attractively designed piece and an educational tool for children - £39.95.
• Sharon Bishop (Hidden Art Cornwall) – ‘The Danger Series’ of 3 hand drawn designs, transferred onto ceramic plates - Smell That Honey, I Told You It Was Left and Worked Up An Appetite? Sharon’s very personal style defies all trends to deliver an unusual illustrative style combined with ceramics - £29.95 each (or two or more for £24.95 each).
• Hidden Art Select kids - Ella Doran’s Fruit Tray and Lobster Tray (£19.95 each) use surface designs by students from St. Paul’s Way Community School, providing bright and imaginative trays. Designs by Jewel Ahmed and Zahanggir Hussain were selected and used on the Fruit Tray and Lobster Tray.