Angela is a Textile artist and embroiderer based in Somerset, she has been exhibiting in solo and group shows since 2014, exhibiting internationally, throughout the UK and regularly in London and the south-west

Using embroidery, fabric and paint her aim is to capture the beauty of the bird world, particularly those critically endangered. Each new bird study begins with research- it’s habitat, migration patterns, etc this is an important stage in bringing the bird to life whilst also highlighting the challenges and threats the birds face. The story of each bird draws her in, and is, for a time all consuming. The journey is continuous as each piece teaches her something new and always gives her inspiration for the next project.

Her technique has evolved since her first solo exhibition in 2021, her birds are now hand stitched rather than free motion embroidered on the sewing machine. The sewing machine is still used to create intricate backgrounds with text or buildings and for larger scale bird studies.

Her aim is to invite the viewer to question the subject matter and the choice of materials used, to search for the story beneath. The work is often stitched into pages of old bird books, ornithological records, and indenture paper to help illustrate the story and plight of the birds.

So many birds are under threat due to the increasing human impact on the planet. Sadly, many of us have lost our connection with nature and its rhythms and seasons, she would love her work to inspire and encourage an awareness of the fading natural world around us.

Angela is a member of the Society of Embroidered Work (SEW), Somerset Art Works (SAW) and a committee member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA).