Bev seeks to convey her emotional responses to nature; distilling the feeling of the moment. Her mark making and monotypes use grasses and foliage from where she lives in Thornton, Bradford. Layers of mono-printing, forms, shapes and the subtle imprints of the foliage capture the voice of this Bronte landscape. Bev also creates abstract landscapes …
Ian makes collages which reflect his interest in creating art from discarded materials. He combines photographic and graphic elements. He includes hints of narrative and characterisation, observations and commentary. His pictures have been selected for inclusion in group and solo exhibitions in UK, Russia, India, Indonesia and USA. Images have been included in books and …
Jade’s work focuses on the architecture and design of local independent businesses in and around Bradford and the local areas. Using photographs as a starting point, she hand embroiders pieces in an illustrative style, focusing on the quicks and individuality of the buildings and businesses. Jade has previously taken part in exhibitions, has a commissioned …
Jacqui is a multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on process and impermanence. “Invisible Threads”, developed during her residency at a former textile factory in Barcelona, is inspired by the narratives a piece of fabric can hold, from personal memories from its use, to the very process of its creation. Through a process of undoing she …
Mistry explores the properties of paint, resin, solvents, inks and pigments. He draws influences from the natural sciences, the cosmos and nature. This includes desire lines; the curves of organic forms. He uses these influences and combines them with both microscopic and macroscopic views of the world. He revels in manipulating the physical properties of …
Using papers made from plants and naturally dyed as well as more exotic hand-printed papers the artist conjures up a mirage world. Structure and colour are important to her. Shapes and spaces equally. Some images are more abstract than others, the artist encourages the viewer to let the imagination rove and bring their own interpretation …
Juli Fejer’s art explores the cycles of the natural world. It celebrates the health benefits of being in nature. From the street trees of South London to Suffolk’s ancient oaks, she is drawn to trees and their secret language. Four years ago, Juli started doodling on her iPad to distract herself from chronic pain. What …
Helen explores the themes of nature and the environment through her paintings, whether it be the beauty of landscape, flora or fauna. Colour and light are explored using a variety of media from traditional oil, acrylic paint, coloured pencils and mixed media. Helen’s recent focus has been on animals, but she also enjoys creating landscapes …
A photo-based artist, Ellie has been working to digitise her late grandfather’s – M.J Burgess – photographic archive, a collection of over 20,000 photographic slides (and counting!). Focusing on his immediate surroundings, Burgess documented working-class towns in the North-West of England, circa 1960-90s. With a love for flora and fauna, in his later years he …
Angela’s initial interest in mosaics was stimulated by encounters with Roman mosaics during visits to various archaeological sites. She has adapted the traditional method to design pieces using a variety of materials including ceramic, glass and found objects. Her designs are particularly influenced by nature, and she has developed an individual approach towards responding to …