Savannah, Georgia-based artist, Amanda Bennett, melds art with science. She transforms natural polymers found in algae and gelatin through the techniques of weaving, embroidery, sculpture and the practice of chemistry. Her work reimagines what a material can be, reconnecting us with nature and creating healthier materials for our bodies and environments.
Eline Gaudé is a Franco-Finnish visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland. By mobilizing context-specific artistic practices (such as drawing, embroidery, storytelling, collaborative research and sense-making) she seeks to reactivate our collective sense of connectedness to the land and foster radical care practices towards its manifold lifeforms.
Eliza Gomersall is an artist based in the SE of England and a 2022 graduate from the Royal School of Needlework. Eliza uses hand embroidery and innovative design to bring nature to a fantastical perspective. Through the eye of the macro lens she finds beauty in what otherwise might go unnoticed.
Ellen Anderton is a Textile Design graduate from Nottingham Trent University having specialized in embroidery. Growing up in Gloucestershire gave her passion for sustainability and crafts such as beading and sculptural art. Her work hopes to build awareness for climate issues as well as being tactile through 3D approaches.
Sally Randle an Australian currently living in the U.K studying technical hand embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework. As a newly graduated embroidery tutor she hopes to communicate her love of embroidery, and encourage stitchers to build their skills and enjoy embroidery.
Ruby Travis graduated from Arts University Bournemouth with 1st class honours in BA Textiles. Her work is inspired by exploring hidden worlds; she is excited to learn about habitats and animal life cycles that we are unfamiliar with so activities like snorkelling and visiting gardens are key inspirations of her work.
