Artist Statement

Maria Newman is a textile artist with a background in patchwork and quilting. She has also completed a City & Guilds Diploma in machine and hand embroidery.
Much of her inspiration come from observing the natural world. Her work includes colourful modern interpretations of her chosen themes. A variety of techniques are combined, including fabric piecing, printing, painting and applique, with fine detail being added through machine and hand embroidery. Maria really loves the delicacy of hand embroidery and uses this to reflect the intrinsic detail of nature in her work.
Maria also belongs to Ecostitchers, an exhibiting group of textile artists who are based in and around the Peak District. They produce high quality and innovative textile art which explores environmental and climate change.
The group tries to work in as environmentally conscious and sustainable way as possible, trying to re-purpose, re-use, recycle and share materials within the group, and so reducing the need to purchase anything new.
Each member works independently on an annual chosen theme, that being 'No Rain, No Flowers' for 2023.
This new exhibition will have its premiere in Beeley Village Hall as part of the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival.