Caroline Brown’s work is a contemporary take on needle felting – using mixed media and embroidery to create quirky animal characters. Inspired by traditional ceramics and naïve folk art, her characterful line drawings of animals are translated into textile sculptures and embroideries.
The exciting use of felt combined with areas of plaster or porcelain slip creates a contrast of textures and mark making, enhanced through drawing and delicate stitch. The work is playful and aims to invite the audience to discover more, as they look closer. Each piece has its own character and story, and many are presented alongside found objects and materials for a unique finish.
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Contact Caroline: carolinebrowndesign@hotmail.co.uk
C.V.
Training:
2008-2011 BA (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion and
Interiors, Bath Spa University, 1st Class
Jan 2011 Mentorship Programme with Karen Nicol
2007-2008 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Arts Institute at
Bournemouth, Awarded Merit
Exhibitions:
July 2013 Craftydermy, Atelier
Gallery, Devon
Sept 2012 Tent London: Bath School of Art and
Design Stand
Old Truman Brewery, London
April 2012 Felt Works (group exhibition), Craft in the Bay, Cardiff
December The White Show (group exhibition), La Porte Peinte, France
2011
November MADE 2011 (group exhibition), Yorkshire Sculpture Park
2011
July 2011 The Art of Childsplay (group exhibition), New Brewery Arts,
Cirencester
July 2011 New Designers 2011, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
June 2011 Bath Spa Degree Show, exhibition of needle felted sculptures and
embroidery, Sion Hill, Bath
Jan 2011 Felt Vessels: Solo window display of vessels, embroidery and
drawing, Lower Borough Walls, Bath
March 2010 Transparency: Exhibition of textile designers, Walcot Chapel, Bath
