Oakside Studio

Artist's Statement

The common element throughout my textile and mixed media work is stitch. Whether by hand or by machine, I am fascinated by the ability of simple sewn marks to alter a prepared surface, creating textural interest, structural integrity and emotional response.

I work quietly and intuitively in my home studio, exploring possibilities and resolving ideas, inspired by nature and the beautiful surrounds of North Norfolk. Where possible, I prefer to source vintage or discarded materials to re-imagine and re-purpose.

A qualified, now retired teacher, I exhibit work regularly and share expertise through tutoring and mentoring. I am a member of West Norfolk Artists Association and a founder member of multi disciplinary art group Links and Layers www.linksandlayers.weebly.com

Recent Exhibitions include

Links & Layers ‘Continuum’ September 2024, The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
Eight Textile Artists ‘Threads’ Aug/September 2024, The Old Workshop Gallery, Corpusty, Norfolk
Local Artists ‘Great Ryburgh Church Biennial’ August 2024, St Andrew's Church, Great Ryburgh, Norfolk
Pauline Wrighton and Alison D'Oyley ‘Summer Exhibition’ July 2024, Ringtead Village Hall, Norfolk
‘West Norfolk Textile Fair’ April 2024, King's Lynn, Norfolk
WNAA Summer Exhibitions 2012 to 2023 ( Inga Miller award 2012 and Syd Davison award 2022)
Links & Layers ‘Interpretations’ June/July 2023, The Handa Gallery, Wells Maltings, Norfolk