Artwork for Jenni Stuart-Anderson
'Poirot' hooked rag rug
Hooked rag rug
'Fire' seat mat
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?:
I recycle textiles into useful and decorative rugs and wall hangings. I share traditional techniques keeping the vintage craft alive.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Creative recycling and turning people on to their creativity with accessible techniques.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Textile artist, rag rug maker. Author of three books about rag rugs.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I offer day workshops at different venues.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Student, then part-time lecturer at Hammersmith College of Art & Building.
City & Guilds Further & Adult Education Certs 1&2.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
Made in the Marches, Kington
Herefordshire Art Week at Grange Court, Leominster and St Michael & All Angels Church, Kingsland.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Timothy Hawkins Gallery, Church Street, Hereford
Made in the Marches, Kington
Oxenham Art, Leominster
