Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Alison Whateley Devon Based Mixed Media Textile Artist & Tutor
Artist Bio
Alison is a mixed-media textile artist whose work spans both representational and abstract forms. Her practice is deeply inspired by the beauty, textures and ever-changing qualities of the natural world.. A self-taught artist, she discovered her passion for textile art in her late forties and has since worked on developing and refining her skills. In 2025, Alison was elected as an Academician of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts, recognising her ongoing commitment to her artistic practice.
Born and raised in Devon, Alison now works from her studio just outside Exeter. This dedicated space has given her the freedom to explore and expand her artistic practice, incorporating a variety of additional media to enrich and enhance her work.
Artist Statement
I am a mixed media textile artist, creating abstract and representational landscapes in a range of sizes to suit both intimate spaces and larger interiors.
I am particularly drawn to the versatility of fabric and how it can be manipulated and combined with paint, stitch, and other media to create softness, texture, depth, and movement. My work is an ongoing process of experimentation, exploring how different materials can be layered and combined to create the atmosphere and feeling I want to convey.
From a distance, my pieces may look like they have been painted, but closer inspection reveals layers of fabric and intricate stitched details. This gradual discovery reflects my experience of the landscape, where the more closely we observe, the more beauty, texture, and complexity emerge.
Memberships
Join Alison's mailing list today
New subscribers receive a 10% discount code to use in her website shop.