Rosalind Wyatt
These paintings are inspired by words. Since an early age I have studied philosophy and meditation and this has shaped my life and work. I want to discover who I really am; my true nature and my role in this world. This has led me to read ancient texts some of which stir the soul through simple poetic language.
Different aspects of personal experience come through my work - like in the series 'Purusha'. Described in the Upanishad as 'the ruler in the heart', the Purusha dwells in each of us.
The meaning of a chosen text always informs the script on the pieces - the marks all say something, the impact being placed on an emotional response before a rational response - this is why the text sometimes seems illegible. The canvas is made and prepared in layers; firstly fabric, then paper which can be painted, written and stitched.
Rosalind Wyatt
Since graduating from The Royal College of Art in 2001, I have worked from my studio in west London. I have exhibited in galleries and shows throughout the UK and once in the US. Most of my commissions are from private collectors - people who have become friends; the biggest collector of my work are Mr and Mrs Khayat (Mrs Khayat is Chairwoman of Fortnum and Mason).
Rosalind Wyatt
Rosalind Wyatt's CV
Education
1999-2001
Royal College of Art, MA Constructed Textiles mixed media
1995 - 1998
Roehampton Institute, BA (hons) Calligraphy and Bookbinding
1989
City and Guilds of London Art School, Art Foundation Course
Group Shows
2004
'Living Letters', The Prince's Foundation, London (Touring)
'Art in Essence', London (member of selection panel and curator)
'Harmony', The Art Engine, Spitalfields, London
2003
Chelsea Crafts Fair, London
'Presence and Absence', Crawford Arts Centre, St. Andrews, (Touring)
'Write On', Model House Design Centre, Wales,
'Art in Action', Oxfordshire,
'Narrative Figures', Contemporary Applied Arts, London
'Kogei', Crafts Council Shop, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2003, Jacob Javits Centre, New York City
'Fine Lines', Rope Store Gallery, Nailsworth, England
2002
Chelsea Crafts Fair, London
Art in Action, Oxfordshire
'Forces of Nature', Forge Mill Museum - Redditch, Worcestershire, England
'Text Messages', Rufford Craft Centre, Nottinghamshire, England
'Hemmed In', The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon
'Past Masters', Stroud House Gallery, Gloucestershire, England
Blood, Contemporary Art Soceity, London
Attendi Gallery, London
2001
Mall Galleries, London
1999
Marsilio Ficino conference, National Gallery, London
Solo
2002
VIP and PR Lounge, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Cheltenham, England
C2+ Gallery, London
Fashion embroidery/Textile work
Karen Spurgin 2002, Karen Nicol 2002/1, Deborah Milner 2002, Marko Matysik 2002
Commissions from Art Consultants
Project Art - Calligraphy 2002, Art Contact - Collages 2002
Calligraphy/Lettering commissions
Five collages for Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton- 'Arts for Health' 2005/6 (in progress)
Calligraphy South Bank Show ITV '10 books that changed the world' 2005
Calligraphy and title for South Bank Show ITV 'A Shrink in Search of Sanity' 2004/5
Bespoke Award - International Young Publisher of the Year, British Council 2004
Lettering designed for Sculptors, Lorne and Edwin Russell, for sundial commission for Horsham County Council 2003
Collage for Mr and Mrs Khayat - Fortnum and Masons, London 2003,2004
Atlantic Films "Who killed Julius Caesar" - Caesars hand, writing will, Channel 5 2003,
Burberry - Invites and place names 2002,2004,
Brody Neuenschwander, Bruges, work placement 2000
Vivienne Westwood Tribute Dinner, V&A London - Invites and place names 1999
Awards
2004
2nd Prize, 'Letter Arts Review', USA
2002
Finalist, Best Newcomer, Chelsea
Finalist, Charles Henry Foyle Trust, Stitch Award
2000
Finalist Norinchukin Bank, Bursary award
1999
Awarded full fellowship, Royal Society of Arts