We're delighted to share some exciting news: Our very own ceramic designer, Alicja Patanowska, will be a featured artist at the prestigious V&A this year as part of the London Design Festival. We are incredibly proud to see her latest commission come to life on such a prominent stage.
Introducing: "The Ripple Effect"
Alicja’s newly commissioned project, "The Ripple Effect," is a ceramic seating installation created specifically for the V&A’s garden and pond. This breathtaking work is an invitation to reflect on our relationship with the earth's natural resources.
The piece is made with over 2,000 hand-made ceramic tiles derived from one of Europe’s largest mining waste deposits. Coated with copper and featuring a built-in fountain to circulate water, the installation serves as a poetic visual commentary on the complex relationship between industrial waste and value in mining. It is a powerful and thoughtful response to critical sustainability issues.
This installation is part of the UK/Poland Season 2025, a significant cultural collaboration co-organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, British Council, and Polish Cultural Institute in London.
Join the Artist at a Special Event
To mark this occasion, we invite you to attend a special event with Alicja:

• Friday Late ‘5 Rhythm Session’ with Alicja Patanowska

• Location: Madejski Gardens, V&A

• Date: Friday, September 19

• Time: 6 PM

• Admission: Free to attend

We hope you will join us in celebrating Alicja's outstanding achievement and this meaningful contribution to the London Design Festival.
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