Andrea Ellis has developed her unique working method after many years of experience as a designer and art teacher.
An exhibition, a trip or a photo can all be a source of inspiration for his works.
An idea often begins with the digital slicing of an image, creating layers. These layers then become separate silkscreens. Using innovative dyes and techniques on fabric, she can work similarly to oil painting, adding and subtracting color and texture.
The layers of texture, pattern, and color are placed in a historical, cultural, or spiritual context by adding old photos of geishas, classical portraits, or a simple line drawn with thread.
The devoré technique, which involves burning the fabric with an acidic paste, often gives unpredictable results, but Ellis accepts the irregularities of his pieces, preferring that they retain their unique and often aged appearance.
Ellis's works are widely collected and exhibited in galleries and art fairs in the UK and France, where she currently lives and works.
She has been awarded the title of "Master Artisan" by the Michelangelo Foundation and is also featured in the book "Textiles, Art of Mankind" by Mary Schoeser.
