“Throughout my life I have immersed myself in all areas of art. My practise focuses on a multidisciplinary approach through, sculpture, print, textiles, painting and collage. I explore environmental themes and I have an affinity to use discarded and found objects, studying their history and bringing them back to life to allow them to have a second chance of survival. I am extremely resourceful with my materials.”
Anne-Marie works from her hometown of Bedford. She has work in private collections around the world and exhibits regularly. She is curator for two galleries in Bedford - The Basement at Bunyan and Bluebell Gallery at Bedford Hospital. As a Creative Practioner Anne-Marie delivers inspiring and inclusive art workshops to schools, adults and community groups both independently and commissioned by organisations including Bedford Creative Arts, Full House Theatre, The Higgins, the Panacea Museum, Arts For Health MK and HMP.
Residencies
Artist in Residence at St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, Jan - April 2022.
Artist in Residence at The Basement at Bunyan, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford, 2017 - present.
Artist in Residence at Camestone School, Bedfordshire, March 2022 - ongoing.
Artist In Residence at Rhythms of the World Festival, Hitchin Priory, 2014.
Exhibitions
2020 Vision – December 2021 – The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford
Lost and Found – August 2021 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford
Fabulous Beasts – January 2020 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford
Brave New World – October 2019- The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford
Love Stories – March 2019 – The Old Biscuit Factory, London
Mosaic – March 2019 - The Trestle Theatre, St Albans
History of Stamps – October 2018 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford
Anthropocene - September 2018 – The Panacea Society, Bedford
Permission to Speak – July 2018 – The Place Theatre, Bedford
Chinese Horoscope – May 2018 - Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
From the Studio Floor – March 2018 – St Barnabas Church, Cambridge
Mail Art - Re-delivered - 5th-8th April 2017 - The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford
Bluebell Gallery, Bedford Hospital - 2017 - ongoing
Stamp Art Exhibition - 20th March - 4th May 2017 - Addenbrooks Arts, Addenbrooks Hospital, Camb.
Weaving Narratives - August 2016 - Bedford Borough Council & Luton and Flitwick Libraries
Music In The Garden - July 2016 - Cleo Lane's 14th annual festival in memory of husband and Jazz supremo Johnny Dankworth.
Mosaic - Painting With Stamps - 26 & 27 September 2015 - College, Higham Ferrers
I Spy With My Little Eye - 5th June - 3rd July 2015 - Foyer Gallery, Bedford School
Rhythms of the World Festival - August 2nd & 3rd 2014 - Hitchin Priory.
Project Waterfall – March 2014 - The Old Truman Brewery, London. Awarded runner up prize.
Solo Exhibition - October & November 2013 - Gateway Gallery, Lon/Luton Airport
Artists' Network Bedfordshire, Beds Art Trail - September 2013 - Bromham Mill & Gallery
Artists' Network Bedfordshire, Beds Art Trail - September 2013 - The Art Centre & Gallery, Bedford
The Garden & Beyond - March 22 - 24 2013 - Luton Hoo
Solo Exhibition - July-September 2012 - London Luton Airport Gallery