![The centre cannot hold](http://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/venue_banner/public/0.jpg?itok=5u02CZkr)
Artwork for Mary Clayburn
![The centre cannot hold](http://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/0.jpg?itok=2w0pYmWX)
The centre cannot hold
![Looking west](http://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/0-1.jpg?itok=N_9lQr8F)
Looking west
![Three glass bowls](http://h-art.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/3_of_12_cols_aspect__327px_/public/20240304-100536.jpg?itok=xUagzPzI)
Three glass bowls
Details
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Telephone:
01684 540486
How would you describe the work you do and why?:
I am a multimedia artist working across the range of materials from traditional to natural such as dried flowers. . I studied textiles at Sheffield, when on to teach before working at a craft pottery. I find inspiration in the world around me and get satisfaction from upcycling materials.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Being an artist means seeing inspiration in the smallest flower and the concrete jungle and the wonder of everyday things.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I taught textiles before a career change and have since run the occasional workshop.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
I studied textiles for 3 years and covered a range of skills including sowing, weaving, printing, dying and collage.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
H-art 2023, 2022