Paula Mason

I am a Cambridgeshire based Textile and Mixed Media Artist. My local countryside is a constant source of inspiration. I photograph man-made and natural views, shapes, textures and patterns that are forever changing with the seasons. The ‘flow of water’ often meanders through my artwork as it’s the lifeblood of my surrounding area. The way we affect our environment also leads to my fascination with the way nature tries to revitalise the artificial structures around us.                          

My main techniques often include the use of free-machining, using water soluble and natural fibres, also hand-stitching additional texture and colour details. I like to add materials such as paper and paint to alter the surfaces and vary from manipulating, folding and creasing fabric for backgrounds, to painting more two-dimensional surfaces to stitch into. By learning techniques new to me I try to add alternative dimensions to the work I do. By layering the techniques with the themes and issues we find ourselves having to deal with in our world today I create thoughtful imagery.