Sarah Parkes creates unique knotted works that defy tradition, pushing macramé firmly into the present and the hand-crafted into high design. Wonder, integrity and timeless craftsmanship are at the core of Smalltown’s practice, and a belief that textural and tactile pieces can enrich our spaces.
150 Lonsdale St Business Lounge
Feature ceiling artwork installation
The Colour of Distance, Faux Gallery
Group exhibition
Product
Net Hanging, Large & Small
Friendship knots create a netted trellis for your plant to grow over. Plant a climber to create a vertical garden or simply cascade foliage down from the pot, or both! All pieces are hand knotted and made to order in the Smalltown studio
Material: 6mm polyester rope
Dimensions: Large-1800mm(H), Small-1300mm(H) x Dia variable
1.5m(L) suspension rope attached to top, to be tied off to fixing
Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White
Large: $169.00, Small: $129.00
(it's no) drama, Stasis
Collaboration on production Stasis with physical theatre ensemble (it's no) drama
Hyatt Regency Zephyr Bar, Sydney
Rooftop bar screen
Product
Assorted Pot Hangings
Plait, Hitch & Decorative styles
Material: 6mm polyester rope
Dimensions:1800mm(H) x variable(Dia)
Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White
Price: Plait:$130, Hitch:$170, Decorative:$190
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hotel foyer bar and dining area
Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney
Harbour Room
Product
Basket Light
Add tactility, warmth and texture to your space. The Basket Light can be tilted to hang at different angles. Cluster together for a dynamic arrangement that casts a myriad of shadows at night.
Material: 6mm braided polyester rope
Dimensions: 200mm(H) x 230mm(Dia)
Lamp holder: E27, plastic
Ceiling plate: included
LED Globe: Sold seperately, contact for spec sheet
Flex: 1.5m Italian braided cloth cord
Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White
$239 AUD
Convessa Concavo
Apartment Tower, Docklands, Australia
Mezz Restaurant
Chadstone Shopping Centre
Product
Basketball Net Hanging
This elongated, oversized basketball inspired net provides a trellis for your plants to climb and entwine
Material: 6mm polyester rope, powder coated steel ring (8mm thickness)
Dimensions: 1600mm(H) x 300mm(Dia)
Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White
$440.00
Den Fair 2016
Kvadrat Maharam collaboration
Mr Kitly Exhibition
Self Help for Plants
Product
Basket Hanging
An elegant and compact pot hanging. Dense, detailed knotting hides the plant with a simple handle for suspension. All pieces are hand crafted and made to order in the Smalltown studio
Material: 6mm polyester rope
Dimensions: 760mm(H) x 240mm(Dia), Basket 200mm(H)
Rope colour: Zigzag (Colour/White) & Solid colours - Beige, Charcoal, Black, Blue, Purple, White
$190.00
Conservatorium, Olympic Park, Sydney
Cafe
Airbnb Head Office, Sydney
Fractured Net Screen
Publico, Sweden
Restaurant pendant lighting
Light Space Yoga, Victoria
Entrance room divider