The abandoned, unloved and unwanted are transformed into unique opulent art, rich in narrative and intrigue.
Caris is a mixed media collage artist whose work reimagines iconic performers and theatrical subjects in a playful, maximalist and joyful homage. Using vintage prints, recycled fabrics, and repurposed items, Caris creates layered, textured pieces filled with storytelling, history and drama.
Her artistic journey began at 4 years old after visiting the art college degree show in her birth town of Wolverhampton. From there, she pursued a Fine Art degree at Liverpool John Moores University and became a qualified Tutor, teaching art in diverse settings, including universities and HMP Parc in South Wales.
Theatrical subject are a reoccurring theme in her work, in part inspired by childhood visits to the Grand Theatre and her family tales of her glamorous Great-Grandmother running the sweet shop next door. She adored stepping into the extravagance of red velvet curtains and flocked wallpaper with a desire to see what lay behind the curtain.
Caris’s work has been showcased across the UK, with highlights including:
– A site-specific large-scale permanent installation for the London Hilton Metropole telling the story of London Markets and showcasing the Tyburn Stone in a playful, contemporary fixture.
– A series of bespoke collage portraits celebrating trailblazing women from art, music and fashion for the Latitude Women’s Contemporary Art Exhibition, displayed on stunning 10ft tall billboards at the 2023 & 2024 Latitude Festivals.
– A range of velour towels featuring Caris’s original collage designs are sold at AGA Cookshop
Caris launched a range of gift and homewares featuring her designs in 2020, which has recently expanded to include clothing and upholstery fabric.
She works from English Bridge Studios in Shrewsbury
M: 07515 723728
