Originally trained in Theatre Design but through her community arts practice, interest in fibre art grew and a desire to develop personal artwork leading to an MA in Textile Practice. Nerissa investigates change over time, not just eroding or decaying but new layers of growth, giving juxtapositions of structure and colour. Her work explores climate crisis and the permanence of disposables through sculptures combining embellished textiles and concrete cast in discarded plastic packaging. She continues to facilitate projects and workshops exploring various topics but with sustainable methods and materials.
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- *SPARK: Artist Interventions in a Time of Crisis* An exhibition of a network of North-West artists concerned with intervention in the climate crisis. The exhibition and accompanying events programme aims to engender conversation and collaboration. Rogue Project Space 2-6 Barrass St, Manchester, M11 1WP PV: 8th December, 2023, 6-8 pm 9th December – January 13th Opening Times: Saturday, Sunday 12-4 pm (or by appointment) More details →
- *MANCHESTER ART FAIR FRINGE* Showing a new piece as part of this exhibition of Manchester Artists at Comme Ca Gallery. Viewing by appointment. Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester M4 7JA More details →
- *PRIZE WINNER* Message in a Bottle won 3rd Prize in the Inch Arts Open. It is on show along with some of my coastal dreams pieces in this group exhibition until 14th January. Inch Arts, Altrincham WA14 1EJ More details →
- *VIDEO INTERVIEW* Recently interviewed on the Fibre Arts Take Two channel as part of their Friday Feature Artist series. Watch it on YouTube: More details →
- *ARTICLE ON TEXTILEARTIST.ORG* Lovely in depth article about what, how and why I make artwork ahead of my Stitch Club workshop. More details →