About
Lola Lely is an artist, designer and maker who lives and works in Poplar. She practises craft in fresh and unexpected ways by linking contemporary practices and technology with age-old techniques. Storytelling, heritage and a respect for craft are important elements of her work.
Lely holds a Masters in Design Products from the Royal College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally including at the V&A, Royal Academy of Arts and Design Museum London.
Alongside Yesenia Thibault-Picazo, Lola Lely founded Wax Atelier was founded in 2017, in their practice they re-visit traditional techniques ranging from candle dipping, paper making, to crafted textiles using natural wax. This approach allows making to become a tool to experience the interconnection between the natural world and material culture.
