Ross BeLTon

Angel, London, UK

Ross works with the materials he finds around him. Local resources and a sense of place are key to both sustainability and minimising his artistic footprint. Influenced by his African childhood and the traditional crafts and techniques of Japan, his art embraces flaws and explores the beauty and history of his resources.  

 Based in Islington, London, his pieces are created with found objects and natural foliage, both homegrown and gathered along the towpath. Recycled materials, vintage linens and sea salvage all suggest new directions. The raw materials lead the work, and in his hands they are retrained, twisted and woven into something new.  

 Each piece of wrapped fabric, each stitch, each mark creates uniqueness. They form a visual language, growing and evolving. Clusters of objects allow Ross to explore multiples, creating volume, a recurring theme, Without a final endpoint, he is free to let the work evolve in its own individual way, allowing us to see things in a different way. 

 Ross has exhibited nationally and internationally, with several textile groups and as a solo artist. Ross assists Jenny Dean teaching natural dyeing at Ditchling Museum Art + Craft and has delivered workshops for CassArt, Stepney City Farm, the RHS and the National Trust, amongst others. 

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