Artist Statement

Hi, i'm Sandra and I'm a Birmingham - based Black female artist, best known for digital botanical collage. After spending over a decade in the Contour Industry, and as covid 19 hit, I returned to my first love, art.

My compositions are adorned with distinctive floral crowns, designed to showcase and inspire the viewer, to see beauty in all things we may often overlook I use a combination of my own photography of homegrown flowers and local architecture in my collages, for a unique and distinctive touch.  

I'm influenced by the candid photography by Terry O’Neill and the contrasting floral collages by the 17th century botanical artist and (collage pioneer) Mary Delaney.

I intend to fill your spaces with a touch of positivity and gorgeous floral art.


CV
I am a passionate and innovative designer with over 16 years of experience in the contour industry, specialising in lingerie and swimwear. I have had the privilege of designing for high-profile clients, with my work showcased at New York Fashion Week.

With a strong background in textile design, graphic design, photography, and fine art, I love blending these skills to create unique and original collages. 

Education
GCSE Art and Design
1992

Alevel Art and Design
1994
Foundation Art and Design including photography 
1995 - 1996
Textiles Technology HND
1996 - 1997
Contour Design 
2005 - 2007
Get Gallery Ready Solihull College
2025

Exhibitions
Surreal Solihull - Outdoor exhibition
March - May 2025
Unsinkable Memories Southampton
April - May 2025
Belongings the Core Gallery Solihull 
May 2025
Birmingham Open 25 Exhibition 
May - June 2025

Experience
Brummy Artist & Textiles and Print Designer
2024 to present
More Than Swim 
2020 - 2022
1st Man 1st Woman underwear and lingerie designer 
2019 - 2022
Louise Ferdinand Lingerie - inclusive sized bras
2008 - 2019