Approved: 16.08.2006

Emma Jo Webster

Approved: 16.08.2006

Concepts
I hand weave the tapestries in a very 'painterly manner. My imagery is fairly consistent throughout my work, this includes fragments of text and often incorporates portraits. I use the effect of colour to create a vivid play of light within the surface of the work. A brochure is available on request.Influences
Colour, mood, emotions, poetry, stained glass, woven textiles, textiles, painterly,

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Artist Statement

Concepts I hand weave the tapestries in a very 'painterly manner. My imagery is fairly consistent throughout my work, this includes fragments of text and often incorporates portraits. I use the effect of colour to create a vivid play of light within the surface of the work. A brochure is available on request.Influences Colour, mood, emotions, poetry, stained glass, woven textiles, textiles, painterly, wallhangings, interiors, soft furnishings, tapestry, narrative, abstract, text, woven, word, fibre art, contemporary, one-off, limited edition.Career path Edinburgh Art School BA Hons Tapestry and painting. I work mainly towards commissions, public and private and exhibit nationally and internationally. I have also worked within a tapestry studio (West Dean 2001/02) and worked within a public space during a residency.

CV & Education

Solo exhibitions 1999 - Emma Jo Webster, Stenton Gallery, Edinburgh 1997 - Chains of Thought, Solo Show, MacRoberts Art Centre, Stirling Group exhibitions 2007 - VAS annual show, RSA The Mound, Edinburgh 2006 - GSWA, Lily Art Gallery, Glasgow 2006 - Tapestry Today, Hebden Bridge, England 2003 - Angels, 20/21 Visual Art Centre, Scunthorpe 2003 - Christmas show, STENTON GALLERY, Scotland 2003 - In Place, Harley Gallery, England 2003 - VAS annual show, RSA The mound Edinburgh, Scotland 2002 - Dreamweavers, Orleans House Gallery, London 2001 - A Leagcy in Weaving, Leeds University Gallery, Leeds 2000 - Ally, Ally, Bloomsbury, London 1999 - San Francisco International Art Fair, Moscone Centre, San Francisco 1998 - British Tapestry, Harley Gallery, Welsop 1998 - Elivs Lives, Projectabiliy, Glasgow 1998 - Sainsbury Shortlist Exhibition, Oxo Tower, London 1997 - New Collectables, The Loft Gallery, Glasgow 1997 - The Language of Touch, The Collins Gallery, Glasgow 1996 - Doug Cocker and Emma Jo Webster, Hughson Gallery, Glasgow 1996 - Woven Image, Barbican Centre, London and Touring 1994 - Chelsea Craft Fair 1993 - Material Wealth, Touring exhibition, Japan and Commonwealth Institute, London 1992 - Emma Jo Webster and Rachel Charlton, Crawfords Art Centre, St Andrews Residencies 1999 - Trades of Ayr, Loudon Hall AYR, AYR Scotland