Beatrice Mayfield: Photograph by Ruup & Form
I am an artist whose textile work embeds heritage within contemporary. A realm where traditional techniques and processes blend with the energy and language of abstract mark-making.
Guided by a palette of traditional couture embroidery techniques, stitches, and processes. My artistry thrives on the fusion of the old and the new, where history speaks to the future to create pieces that occupy this space.
The foundation of my work is the rhythm of couture-level embellishment and embroidery. Each piece is a canvas where my marks find a voice through meticulous stitches and surface manipulation.
Reuse and Reimagine have always been part of my artistic ethos. I work with deadstock fabrics, discarded offcuts and haberdashery from the worlds of theatre, dance, and film. My pieces are a testament to the history of repurposing and reimagining discarded textiles.
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of urban architecture and nature's sublime beauty thriving side by side. With every mark made with thread, bead or sequin, I create micro-intricate narratives that I invite you to explore.
Biography
Beatrice Mayfield is a London-based textile artist, who specialises in handcrafted, embellished textiles, merging tradition with contemporary design. Her portfolio includes unique abstract artworks and bespoke commercial projects. With a decade of collaboration, she crafts intricate textural surfaces for interiors and film, clients include HBO and All Saints Church, Kingston.
Beatrice's journey started with a degree in Public Art from Chelsea College of Art, followed by work with notable organisations like Common Ground, Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham, Clerkenwell Green Association (now Craft Central), and the Crafts Council.
Her work is represented by Ruup & Form and she has exhibited at Collect, London Craft Week and London Design Festival.