Frances Overy

Frances Overy is a contemporary textile artist
working from her home and studio situated in 
the depths of the South Norfolk countryside.
She combines handstitching, particularly enjoying
working with metal threads, with machine embroidery
and mixed media using traditional techniques in
a modern innovative manner.





Inspiration comes from surroundings at home and
away, historical artefacts, visits to museums 
and galleries, scientific discoveries and 
adventures.


Dark Side of the Moon


Frances is also a member of TOPstitch, Threadheads,
STARS and the Norfolk Contemporary Art Society.
She studied Textiles with the Open College of the 
Arts and was awarded C&G Level 2 Embroidery.
Frances exhibits independently, with TOPstitch and Threadheads and has participated in Norfolk Open Studios.


Migrations


'Migrations' was accepted for ADJUSTMENT, the 2022
juried exhibition for the Norfolk Makers Festival

Website: www.francesovery.com

Instagram: @franovery




Western Isles (detail)

Inspired by the colours of the Western Isles
Acid dyed wool flannel. Hand stitch with
various threads. Applied beach glass 
with needle lace and organza 




Dancing Female Tomb Figures

Idea inspired by the dancing figures on display in the
SCVA at UEA.
Wool gauze needle felted onto wool flannel.
Hand stitched with metal and silk threads





Broad Norfolk (detail)

Inspired by the view from my studio in South
Norfolk.
Metal threads couched on a cotton background.
Accepted for 'BOLD PERSPECTIVES' the 2023
juried exhibition at The Forum, Norwich.
Now sold.




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