Kate Wakley Textiles

General information

Artist Statement
My passion for art and craft from an early age led me irresistibly into studying ‘Design Crafts’ and ‘Textiles’ at both De Montfort and Bournemouth Arts Universities. A keen eye for striking print and unusual, yet unmistakably organic designs, inspire my work with a particular draw to using natural materials.
I live with my husband and two sons on the Hampshire coast, the British coastline and its captivating qualities, provide endless inspiration both visually and atmospherically. Patterns, shapes, contours, objects and textures provide an endless supply of material to work with. The large majority of my work has been influenced and inspired directly by the sea and coast together with their associated themes. I have a fond interest in objects washed up on the shore, each of which have an individual story to accompany them.
In my latest work ‘Today I will mostly be collecting’ I have embarked on combining my fondness for beachcombing, together with recording personal journey’s, which has successfully provided the opportunity to personally connect with my work, which is of great importance to me.