Upholstery: Evolution To Revolution

This winter, Second Sitters bring their radical touring exhibition, Upholstery: Evolution to Revolution, to the National Centre for Craft & Design. The show is a fascinating journey through the history of upholstery in the UK, featuring works that challenge the traditional, preconceived role of the upholsterer, exploring the craft in contemporary, unusual and unexpected ways. The exhibition is generously supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

The show maps the changes and developments within the craft since it was formalised as a ‘trade’ almost 700 years ago and includes techniques, materials and upholsterers stories. Works are multidisciplinary; from furniture and photography, to film, tackling activism, social commentary, materiality and throwaway culture. Humour from The Guerrilla Upholsterer, Miss Pokeno’s thought provoking video work and Electra Read-Dagg with her fantastical and imposing ‘Inca Chair’ are just three big names contributing to a show that explodes expectations.

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