Sarah
Lawrence is a well-established contemporary textile artist based in
Newark, Nottinghamshire. She combines her innovative approach to
felt-making with embroidery, beadwork and gilding to produce rich, textured
pieces that are exhibited worldwide.
Photo: Sonia Hawes
"The
hand-made felt that I create is generally embroidered, embellished
and presented as framed decorative pieces. Larger scale wall
hangings explore colour and texture relationships. My textiles are
to be viewed in a decorative context. The images are based on simple
design motifs. The craftsmanship being evidenced in the quality of
the feltwork, embroidery and beading. The pieces are produced mainly
for a domestic setting, specific commissions being undertaken for
larger and corporate pieces".
"The
context of my work in relation to other crafts is its reliance on
the understanding of good craft practices and sound design
principles. My work is meant to delight the eye rather than to tax
the brain analysing it. I exhibit to gain a wider audience for, and
appreciation of my work and the craft of felt-making/embroidery which
I transfer to others through workshops, lectures and written
articles. I am also called upon by organisations in an advisory
capacity".
