Al Bates

Al is a South London based Artist, originally from North Yorkshire. Her work varies from large scale textile hangings to finely detailed paintings; exploring themes of human connection and domestic spaces.

Her textile work aims to utilise various fabrics as a space for comfort and growth, in the context of the home. Her practice is rooted in an awareness and consideration of the ethical impacts of the textiles industry, and she thrives to work sustainably to produce pieces that leave no waste. Combining various techniques such as knit, quilting and embroidery, her unique, refined approach juxtaposes textures to create modern and distinctive artworks that are hand crafted and one of a kind.

Awards and Achievements

Shortlisted for the Harriet’s Trust Award, awarded with additional sponsored mentoring, 2022
Winner of the Colour in Design Award 2021
Winner of The Incorporation of Bonnet makers and Dyers of Edinburgh 2021
Shortlisted for The Liberty Fabrics Studio Award 2021

Exhibitions

8 Holland Street, Bath and London Galleries, Summer Exhibition 2023
London Clerkenwell Design Week, Future Colour & Materials for Office Space Design Materials Display, 2022
Denier Studios, London, 2021
The Alchemy Experiment, Glasgow, 2021
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, 2021

Education

Graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2021, achieving a First-Class BA Honour’s in Textile Design, specialising in print.

Features

Craft Magazine, Issue 290, ‘A New Beginning’, 01-11-21
Craft Scotland Magazine, ‘Creating the Future of Craft’, 24-06-21
Ostrich Magazine, Artist Feature, 11-07-21
The Alchemy Experiment ‘Love and Chaos’ Publication, 08-10-21