Amanda Clement-Robinson
Amanda Clement-Robinson is a textile artist and illustrator based in Lawford, near Manningtree, Essex. Born in Colchester, she graduated from Winchester School of Art with a BA (Hons) in Textiles. A member of Colchester Art Society, she has shown in solo and joint exhibitions throughout East Anglia and undertakes both private and large-scale public commissions, including two silk-painted tapestries at Braintree Town Hall and a 3m x 3m tapestry at County Hall, Chelmsford. She works across silk paintings and mixed-media collage, drawing on historical buildings, artefacts, maps and the natural world.
Artist Statement
Being born in Colchester, I have always been keen on its history. After graduating from Winchester School of Art with a BA (hons) Textiles Degree, I began my career as an Artist! We are constantly reminded of our past through buildings, ruins and artefacts that surround our everyday lives. I like to interpret these elements in a new, modern and fun way for the viewer. My commissions range from private, to large public pieces. Two large silk painted tapestries are on display at Braintree Town Hall, and another 3m x 3m tapestry is at County Hall, Chelmsford. I like to work on different textured papers and surfaces, using all sorts of art mediums and processes to create detailed, colourful, pieces of art.