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Darren Ball Textile Artist


Textile Artist

Greater London, England

  • Textiles
  • Knitting
  • Embroidery
  • Website

Darren trained in Fashion Textiles, specialising in hand knit. His embroidery reflects his love of textiles and the visual qualities present in fabric and thread. He uses a domestic sewing machine to applique and free embroider personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ magazines. He aims to draw and paint with textiles, his mark making is achieved through sewing, contrasting surface qualities and embellishment.

Focus:
Free machine embroidery
CV:
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Selection for RWA Open Exhibition 2020

21st Nov - 7th Mar 2021

I have been selected for the open show which will be on show at Royal West of England Academy, Bristol.

Selection for ING Discerning Eye 2020

19th Nov - 31st Dec 2020

The show will be online this year. I have two pieces selected. All the work is for sale and must be no larger than 50cm square when framed.

Darren trained in Fashion Textiles, specialising in hand knit. His embroidery reflects his love of textiles and the visual qualities present in fabric and thread. He uses a domestic sewing machine to applique and free embroider personal narratives or ideas, inspired by memorabilia or his collection of vintage ‘Stitchcraft’ magazines. He aims to draw and paint with textiles, his mark making is achieved through sewing, contrasting surface qualities and embellishment.

Focus:
Free machine embroidery
CV:
Download document

Selection for RWA Open Exhibition 2020

21st Nov - 7th Mar 2021

I have been selected for the open show which will be on show at Royal West of England Academy, Bristol.

Selection for ING Discerning Eye 2020

19th Nov - 31st Dec 2020

The show will be online this year. I have two pieces selected. All the work is for sale and must be no larger than 50cm square when framed.

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