The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists
Nisha Chadha
United Kingdom
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Artist's Statement
I am a textile artist based in London.
I studied my first degree at Central St. Martins (Textile design) and went on to do my masters at the Royal College of Art (Knit/Printed textiles).
Whilst I was studying for my degree I went to India to investigate some of the textile design methods which I have drawn upon and incorporated into a more contemporary style of work. My Indian background and heritage have influenced my work and I find myself being naturally drawn towards Indian themes such as the fantastic Indian mythology stories and the wonderful array of characters that feature in them.
Since leaving college I have taken part in many exhibitions including The Barbican, London & Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto where I have shown knitted, printed multi-media, felt, photography and canvas work.
I have completed many commissions and have taken up numerous residences and art workshops.
I love organising and running demonstrations/presentations, residencies, workshops, work with children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Art is my life and sharing it with others gives me the greatest thrill of all.
At present I find my work becoming very photographic, especially after my recent travels to Egypt, Rome, Bangkok, Singapore, and Cambodia. Where strangely enough I was drawn towards the Cambodian Wall Carvings at Angkor Watt where my beloved mythological friends adorn the temple walls. -
Artist's Statement
I am a textile artist based in London.
I studied my first degree at Central St. Martins (Textile design) and went on to do my masters at the Royal College of Art (Knit/Printed textiles).
Whilst I was studying for my degree I went to India to investigate some of the textile design methods which I have drawn upon and incorporated into a more contemporary style of work. My Indian background and heritage have influenced my work and I find myself being naturally drawn towards Indian themes such as the fantastic Indian mythology stories and the wonderful array of characters that feature in them.
Since leaving college I have taken part in many exhibitions including The Barbican, London & Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto where I have shown knitted, printed multi-media, felt, photography and canvas work.
I have completed many commissions and have taken up numerous residences and art workshops.
I love organising and running demonstrations/presentations, residencies, workshops, work with children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Art is my life and sharing it with others gives me the greatest thrill of all.
At present I find my work becoming very photographic, especially after my recent travels to Egypt, Rome, Bangkok, Singapore, and Cambodia. Where strangely enough I was drawn towards the Cambodian Wall Carvings at Angkor Watt where my beloved mythological friends adorn the temple walls. -
Artist's Statement
I am a textile artist based in London.
I studied my first degree at Central St. Martins (Textile design) and went on to do my masters at the Royal College of Art (Knit/Printed textiles).
Whilst I was studying for my degree I went to India to investigate some of the textile design methods which I have drawn upon and incorporated into a more contemporary style of work. My Indian background and heritage have influenced my work and I find myself being naturally drawn towards Indian themes such as the fantastic Indian mythology stories and the wonderful array of characters that feature in them.
Since leaving college I have taken part in many exhibitions including The Barbican, London & Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto where I have shown knitted, printed multi-media, felt, photography and canvas work.
I have completed many commissions and have taken up numerous residences and art workshops.
I love organising and running demonstrations/presentations, residencies, workshops, work with children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Art is my life and sharing it with others gives me the greatest thrill of all.
At present I find my work becoming very photographic, especially after my recent travels to Egypt, Rome, Bangkok, Singapore, and Cambodia. Where strangely enough I was drawn towards the Cambodian Wall Carvings at Angkor Watt where my beloved mythological friends adorn the temple walls. -
Artist's Statement
I am a textile artist based in London.
I studied my first degree at Central St. Martins (Textile design) and went on to do my masters at the Royal College of Art (Knit/Printed textiles).
Whilst I was studying for my degree I went to India to investigate some of the textile design methods which I have drawn upon and incorporated into a more contemporary style of work. My Indian background and heritage have influenced my work and I find myself being naturally drawn towards Indian themes such as the fantastic Indian mythology stories and the wonderful array of characters that feature in them.
Since leaving college I have taken part in many exhibitions including The Barbican, London & Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto where I have shown knitted, printed multi-media, felt, photography and canvas work.
I have completed many commissions and have taken up numerous residences and art workshops.
I love organising and running demonstrations/presentations, residencies, workshops, work with children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Art is my life and sharing it with others gives me the greatest thrill of all.
At present I find my work becoming very photographic, especially after my recent travels to Egypt, Rome, Bangkok, Singapore, and Cambodia. Where strangely enough I was drawn towards the Cambodian Wall Carvings at Angkor Watt where my beloved mythological friends adorn the temple walls.
Contact Details:
W: www.hillingdonartists.org
E: nishachadha@aol.com
