Juliet Lockhart Artist

Working in my studio

Photo by Carla Watkins 2020

 

 I am a mixed media artist, writer, and educator. I work thematically on individual projects with a focus on producing narratives around people or places, a dominant theme is voices that have been lost or silenced. I work with a variety of materials; paper, fabric or found objects and processes; collage, sculpture, and textiles. My practice is constantly evolving.  The landscape that holds the stories is becoming increasingly central to my work, I will return again and again to a place, often over several years, walking, gathering, collecting, recording.  I set up temporary studio spaces to work directly with the natural world; writing, mark making, sculpting and stitching.  This dynamic approach allows me the freedom to re-invent stories I discover and to bring new ones into being. 

  • I studied Textile Design at West Surrey College of Art

  • I studied Fine Art at University College Suffolk

  • I have an MA in Literature and Creative Writing from The University of Essex.  

  • I am the founder and Artistic Director of Lockarts, an arts in mental health charity.

  • I am the artist in residence at The Writers Company.

  • I am a trustee for Greenacres Small Holding CIC

  • I am based at Ardleigh Studios, Essex UK.

  • I exhibit, lecture and teach throughout the UK. 

  • I accept commissions and welcome enquiries about collaborations

 

Publications:

APPLIED PUPPETRY IN EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND THERAPY: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Publishers: Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia and The UNIMA Education, Development and Therapy Commission 2022

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NOW THIS – REFLECTIONS ON OUR ARTS AND CULTURES

Publisher: Patrician Press, 2021

This collection of essays by visual artists explores current political and health issues adversely affecting our arts and cultures. With the dreadful tragedy of Covid-19, our shared suffering and loss confirm our place in Europe more firmly than ever, regardless of those attempting to cut our ties. We must also bear in mind how continued racism, environmental losses and failing economic systems make the present crisis even worse.

By celebrating our diversity and differences, we may yet turn the tide of disaster threatening to overwhelm our health, our cultures, our arts and our planet. Patricia Borlenghi, Editor

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