Sandra Winterbottom
Artwork for Sandra Winterbottom
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I am a survivor. So I am exploring. I am curious. I am wondering and wandering. I could have died but I didn’t. I am finding this next chapter of who I am through art. Come and explore where I’ve been on this journey.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
It means trying to let go of a lifetime of conformity and feeling the freedom of being led by your imagination, your conscience and your soul.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
North of Obscura is a place to wander, to explore. A changing landscape of work. The materials change, the mood shifts.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Discovering a wonderfully supportive and creative art space 3 years ago provided the perfect opportunity for me to play, to learn and to discover what made me feel challenged, excited, consumed and capable. I try to draw each day, I attend workshops that interest me, I take commissions from personal recommendations and I’m showing my work at Teme Valley Artisans in Tenbury Wells whilst I build my new website - Northofobscura.com
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
The most valuable education I have had in art has been being encouraged to explore, to not concern myself with the commercial value of a piece, if the story it shows talks to me and especially when I want others to be similarly impacted.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
Bear Steps Gallery, Shrewsbury as part of an exhibition by Artshack members.
Church Stretton Arts Festival as an independent.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Teme Valley Artisans, Tenbury Wells