Artist Bio


Bio

Hi I'm Sandra. 

After spending over a decade in the Contour Industry, and as covid 19 hit, I returned to my first love, art. 

I'm a non-traditional arist, a mix bag of lived experiences; a Catholic | Jamaican | Brummie. I love wearing animal print and I never feel my outfits complete without my signature bright pink lipstick! 
My art work is full of my unique energy.

I incorporate my own landmark and botanical photography (think homegrown Brummie flowers, parma violets) - a nod to my family the "Palmers" and hummingbirds - a nod to my Jamaican roots.

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.

My art is pure love, optimism and a celebration of life and our beautiful planet! Why? Because as far as we know, there's nowhere else like Planet Earth!


 

CV

I am a designer with over 16 years’ experience in the contour industry, specialising in lingerie and swimwear, with work presented for high-profile clients, including at New York Fashion Week.

With a background spanning textile design, graphic design, photography, and fine art, my practice brings these disciplines together through digital collage, shaping a considered and original visual language.



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




Exhibitions 

University Hospital Coventry
Summer Exhibition April - 2025 +

Surreal Solihull - Outdoor exhibition
March - + 2025

Get Gallery Ready Solihull College
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