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Helen MacRitchie
Textiles – wearable art and accessories |
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Helen MacRitchie moved to Australia in 2003 having spent most of her life in Europe, in particular her native Scotland. She originally followed her interest in science, with degrees
in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the UK.
It was not until a move came with her family to Switzerland that she turned back to her love
of art and textiles.
She studied design and embroidered textiles by correspondence through City and Guilds accreditation in the UK and continues this link today with textile artists in the UK through further diploma studies, workshops and invited exhibitions.
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She describes herself as a textile enthusiast and artist who uses a range of different techniques to create texture and colour in her pieces eg. nunofelting, free machine embroidery and lacework.
Her work attempts to draw the audience closer and discover interest and detail not
instantly obvious.
She is an active member of the Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association (ATASDA) frequently participating in their national and travelling exhibitions.
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She currently works from her home studio on a range of embroidered textiles including handbags and wearable accessories, which she sells through craft group exhibitions, sales
and her online website. |
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Helen can be contacted at: Helen MacRitchie Designs
Tel: (+61) 02 9487 4389 E: hbmacritchie@optusnet.com.au and www.ellenbank.etsy.com |
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