Jude Hammersley

MA Art & Design

Textiles

E: jude.hammersley@hotmail.com
W: www.judehammersley.tumblr.com

Statement

Having lived in Wolverhampton all my life, derelict buildings and overgrown urban landscapes are a familiar sight. The graffiti that can often be found in these areas is usually a stark contrast to the natural growth and decay, and it is here that I find my inspiration for working with the juxtaposition of texture and colour.

I use tufted surfaces to represent shapes and identify areas of interest and have developed a wide range of pieces that can live outdoors or in. Some are designed to grow and decay with the landscape; others can be used as an accent to a space or simply as a decorative piece. The attention to detail in choice of material, scale and composition are what bring my body of work together.