Mister Finch: The Wish Post

Textile artist Mister Finch brings his intricately hand sewn and constructed menagerie to YSP in his largest solo exhibition to date.
More than 75 individual soft sculptures showcase Finch’s masterful combination of up-cycled and new materials, from discarded wire, steel and wood, to vintage tapestries, cross stitch samplers, tablecloths, antique silverware and rescued cloth. The self-taught artist has drawn inspiration from British folklore, the historic Bretton Estate and Yorkshire wildlife to create his textile wonders.
Finch’s Gothic YSP fairytale centres around the story of The Wish Post, a magical kingdom of woodland animals whose job it is to collect and sort other creatures’ wishes, which are breathed into envelopes and posted in toadstool postboxes. For one night each year, The Wish Post creatures have the chance for their own dreams to be whisked away by the wind and come true. Badgers in blue jackets, hedgehogs playing brass bells, thimble-tailed rats, elegant swans, long-eared rabbits, and dapperly-dressed moles - all life-sized - gather together to prepare the wishes for the wind, ahead of The Wish Post festival.
This exhibition runs until 23 September 2018.
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[@claudiacrump7494]

Thank you Mr Finch for a wonderful world to escape to.🥰

[@CherylHarpercompulsivespinner]

Wow, stunning. I love it all.❤

[@marydeville2302]

Very magical indeed!

[@patriciadye977]

Love!

[@rongablue]

💖 Magical tale...the world needs more Mr Finches.

[@sambreach6093]

I love this so much. Thank you!

[@ginavora]

Fantastical!! Bless you, Mister Finch, for your craftery and imagination. I can see such lovely stories developing from your work and creative passions.

[@yvehooson9262]

Just such a lovely little film, such a talented artist :)

[@herminamiklos8194]

Mister Finch; You created a real magic! I'm not a child by any means, but this short video made me a dreamy little girl for a few seconds. Your lovely creations are the cutes, sweetest creatures I've ever seen. Wishing you all the best in life!

[@gillharvey7095]

This is the most awesome amazing magical exhibition I have seen, it created the tingle factor on reading the storyline, but then seeing the actual creations of these amazing characters was awe-inspiring - thank you - Mr Finch

[@meriannewhite4594]

Wow

[@Tri5te55a]

Well worth a visit - truly magickal

[@wendycoyne2899]

I saw the exhibition this week, it’s fantastic. The detail on each piece is amazing. No wonder everything has a sold sticker

[@WinnieRoseReyes]

Happiness! Congratulations to one of my muses.

[@ppatriziab5074]

How wonderful!

[@Pearlyplunder]

Bravo Mister Finch!!

[@ambe7182]

It's all so wonderful!

[@angiecox8781]

Magic !

[@tams7411]

Omg I WISH I could see this 😍🤩

[@koschke3909]

Build this up in hamburg, i would DIE to see this!

[@brigittechavaillaz9850]

Just wonderful

[@CelestineAndtheHare]

Fabulous!

[@fluffyspit]

I’m just finding out about Mr a finch and his magical animals through #thenorthernmudlarks

[@emmahanmore3197]

I wish I could see this, anyone got any paper...?