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Anna Clarke

Media: Collage, Mixed media, Painting, Textiles

Exhibition and News

Interwoven Exhibition  – Crypt Gallery , Mariners Church, St Ives, Cornwall  .TR26 1NA

An exhibition of 4 artists sustainable work exploring their connection with the natural world through painting, sculpture, printmaking and textiles.

Open 23rd-28th March , 2025, 10.30 -5pm daily

 

Biography

As a Mixed Media artist and Gut Health Specialist, I strongly believe in the mind-gut connection. This philosophy inspired me to launch  Anna Clarke – Create Nourish Heal, a business that combines my passions for creativity and nourishment , with the goal of empowering others to prioritize their health and well-being through  artistic expression and mindful care.

From personal experience, I’ve found that art can be a powerful tool for healing, especially when I painted shared memories of my late father on his clothes, keeping our bond alive. This led to my Rags to Treasure workshops, where I guide others to paint meaningful scenes on garments of loved ones.

With a background in textile design and fashion retail, my recent sustainable practice is focussed around educating students on the environmental benefits of repurposing garments and fabrics from charity shops. I’m passionate about giving new life to discarded materials, creating art with purpose.

My work is deeply inspired by the natural world, particularly the coastal landscapes of St Ives and Salcombe, where I draw inspiration from the ever-changing textures, patterns, and colours of the landscape

My creative process begins with direct experience in nature, which then moves towards abstraction using  a variety of media. I obsessively build texture into my artwork using collage, fabric, cold wax, sand, and other natural materials. Additionally, I have a particular love  for printing, especially  collagraph, which I create at the historic print house at St Ives School of Painting, alongside  eco-printing using natural foliage.

Get in touch

Website: http://www.annaclarke.co.uk

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