Adam Morrigan aka Red is a Master Craftsman with 30 + years of making from rawhide hide to leather to hand made and finished
His passion began in his late teens whilst living in London. Learning from seasoned saddle and harness makers, the principles and practice of leather hand crafting processes.
These early experiences took him on a journey him learning from indigenous peoples across the globe, to such uk based luminaries as Valerie Michael and Neil MacGregor. Eventually teaching the entire process at the John Ruskin, #WilliamMorris inspired craft based college of #Ruskin Mill and many independent courses at venues such as #premaarts
Red explored the diminishing respect for his crafts traditional materials culture and process in our current era by utilising his skills in the entire process. Showcasing this premise in Fine Art "Road Kill The last Supper." Unto the Last” by John Ruskin 1860 and all the other references aside. He says it was great fun and definitely an eye opener to the banality of Mass Media." "I thought they were meant to be intelligent, but it's just click bait for the masses to consume" Reds last foray into the realm of fine art was with a piece representing the Economics in exhibited Bricklane London 2008
A global success and notoriety, he hopes it nudged future makers to take a stand and make a difference, by utilising natural resources without damaging the planet through indifference. "A pebble in the pool, so to speak"
In 2023 Rosie and Red Art and Leather was born and their Studio at Nutaberry Yard Bideford is a very welcoming space.
Red warmly invites you to enjoy and learn a little of the Gentle Craft, or become inspired by owning unique designed and bespoke pieces, enabling your enjoyment and discernment for the luxury inherent to hand crafted practice and making.
"Life is a journey, and we become what we make."
Located in a beautiful 19th-century building.
Rosie and Red Art and Leather,
No2 Nutaberry Yard offer the experience of their unique talents and creative touches to the public through workshops, studio’s and gallery.
East-The-Water Our studios are easy to spot from the Tarka Trail, near Bideford’s old train station
With views of the ancient River Torridge, an historic trade route, North Devon is full of myth and stories shaped by its heritage. Explore.
