Annie Strachan (she/her) lives and works in London, but was raised between South Africa, the United States and Essex by Dutch and Scottish parents.

Every piece is a original sculpture, created by hand in her garden studio. Describing herself as both an artist and craftsperson, Annie’s work explores sustainable making through the lens of traditional craft. She is drawn to undervalued and unexpected materials, transforming these through process and skill to elevate them into functional objects of value.

Led by her training in ceramics and sculpture at Chelsea College of Art & Design, Annie applies techniques taken from slab building and woodwork. Set design, as seen in post-war Hollywood cinema, influences her approach to texture, colour and materiality. While architectural themes including; Modernism and Postmodernism are reflected through the creation of playful abstract forms. 

Annie has collaborated with and been commissioned by brands and institutions, including; Selfridges, London Design Fair, Glassette, Atelier100, Narchie, Domenica Marland, Felt Collections, Studio 2LG, Pagemasters, Prospect Refuge, Margate House Hotel, Deptford X, San Mei Gallery, Van Gogh House, Museum of the Home, Makers Made and London Centre for Book Arts. 

Her work has been featured in established publications, from It’s Nice That’s to Dezeen. In 2024 Annie was named one of House & Garden magazine’s Design 100 and collaborated with ceramicist Kelly Jessiman for a joint solo exhibition, curated by Felt Collections at Staffordshire Street Gallery in Peckham.

In addition to her practice, Annie also documents her research into design and interiors on Substack and produces a regular video series called, Making Things With Annie.  These videos explore accessible ways of making, using affordable or sustainable materials.

EDUCATION

2008-11
Chelsea College of Art & Design (UAL), BA Fine Art

2006-08
Cambridge Regional College, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design