An exhibition which creates a snapshot of the careers of a group of applied artists from across the UK and Europe has opened at the Roger Billcliffe Gallery in Glasgow. 

The ‘Design Collection 2004’ includes jewellery, textiles, glass and ceramics which capture a moment in time for 26 designers.

The makers taking part are Tim Andrews, Tammy Child, Alax Craxford, Bob Crooks, EM Jewellery, Hester van Eeghen, Lisa Ellul, Kevin Emanuel, Ursula Gnaedinger, Jane Hopkinson, Ulla Hornfeldt, Catherine Hough, Kei Ito, Nuria London, Sue Lowday, Gareth Mason, Roger Morris, Mark Nuell, Jacqui Ramrayka, Claire Seneriratres, Inghua Ting, Liz Tyler, Erik Urbschat, Yasunori Watanuki, Andrew Wicks and Russell Wright.

The Roger Billcliffe Gallery is Scotland's largest private gallery, occupying five floors of an early 19th century building in the heart of Glasgow.  The director who is responsible for the applied arts exhibitions is Lynn Park, who is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art and a maker in her own right, specialising in metalwork for both the table and architectural environments.

The gallery is recognised by the Crafts Council and organises over twenty exhibitions each year by leading designers from Britain, Europe and America. As well as jewellers and silversmiths they exhibit ceramics, glass, textiles and furniture.  Find out more about the gallery at www.billcliffegallery.com

The ‘Design Collection 2004’ exhibition is on from 18 June until mid August at the Roger Billcliffe Gallery, 134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow (tel: 0141 332 4027). Opening Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm.