Bobby Britnell
Artist Statement
Working with textiles for over 55 years, my artistic practice is deeply rooted in drawing, painting, and the exploration of diverse materials. I have drawn inspiration from the beautiful Shropshire countryside, reflecting its textures and marks in my work. My process often begins with bold charcoal drawings, which informs subsequent layers of paint, dye and stitch.
A key material in my recent and current work is bark cloth from Southern Uganda, valued for its unique raw texture, versatility and its cultural importance. I have experimented with it in different ways and have used it as a ground for drawing and painting. I have more recently combined the bark cloth with other materials providing new explorations into print and surface design.
Throughout my career, I've taught across schools, guilds, and community groups, including the BA Stitched Textiles Degree program at the Julia Caprara School. Today, I continue to share my passion through online courses and face-to-face workshops, attracting the best of tutors to teach and students from around the world. My first book, Stitched Textiles: Flowers, was published in 2013 and reprinted in 2020.
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- Courses
- Talks
- Commissions
- Writing articles
- Exhibitions
- Collaborations
Location
Shropshire
Member Since
1996
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