Patricia Kelly's practice is inspired by a profound and meditative reflection on the relationship between humans and the land, understood not only as a physical space but as a piece of memory, identity and transformation. Raised in Co.Fermanagh, she translates natural lines and boundaries into artistic form through freehand embroider
Patricia is a textile artist based in Co. Fermanagh. Through freehand embroidery techniques, she creates work in which the stitched line becomes a form of artistic expression leaning increasingly towards abstraction.
She is inspired by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection. A deep sense of belonging to place, where family history intertwines with present lives, is a determining element in her work. Patricia uses recycled fabrics and natural dyes, as practised by previous generations. She experiments with repetitive lines, finding new ways to express this visual language with the layering of transparent materials.