Carol Dixon
I am a textile Artist based in Kent.
Taking inspiration from natural surroundings, I make pictures of local landscapes.
My work evolves from walking and collecting photographs.
I like to use a local landmark as a base to create a feeling of familiarity and then work intuitively, making spontaneous decisions as I go.
I make my own unique fabrics which include many processes, dyeing, shrinking, melting, dissolving, wet felting as well as hand and machine stitching.
I also like to include recycled and found objects, magazines, maps, t-bags, fruit nets as well as vintage textiles such as tablecloths and t-towels.
I love a vivid colour palette and whilst my pictures are based loosely on landscapes the colours and design will be dictated by my unique collection of fabrics.
The language textiles is what speaks to me. Layers of fabric will be further embellished with hand stitch and beading, adding texture and shine.
I have always sewn. I trained in tailoring and pattern construction, but it was city‘n'guilds in embroidery and felting that inspired my transition from manufacturing to art.
Taking inspiration from natural surroundings, I make pictures of local landscapes.
My work evolves from walking and collecting photographs.
I like to use a local landmark as a base to create a feeling of familiarity and then work intuitively, making spontaneous decisions as I go.
I make my own unique fabrics which include many processes, dyeing, shrinking, melting, dissolving, wet felting as well as hand and machine stitching.
I also like to include recycled and found objects, magazines, maps, t-bags, fruit nets as well as vintage textiles such as tablecloths and t-towels.
I love a vivid colour palette and whilst my pictures are based loosely on landscapes the colours and design will be dictated by my unique collection of fabrics.
The language textiles is what speaks to me. Layers of fabric will be further embellished with hand stitch and beading, adding texture and shine.
I have always sewn. I trained in tailoring and pattern construction, but it was city‘n'guilds in embroidery and felting that inspired my transition from manufacturing to art.
