Angela Lenman

Polar Pair - Cotton 20" x 16"

My earliest work, on cotton lawn, is strongly figurative, exploring the way that the image slowly emerges from the wax by applying alternate layers of wax and dyes - and whilst the colours are chosen with care to produce the desired effect, it is the wax which forms the image. The wax line, or the lack of it, is what creates the picture. I enjoy using various cantings to make intricate patterns, and contrast these with areas of pure colour.

Reflections - Paper 20" x 16"

Although I still work on cotton and other fabrics, in the past few years I have joined the growing number of batikers who are working on paper - from newsprint and Chinese paper to hand-made papers and fine tissue papers. Because of the unique qualities of each of the papers, which can be combined to make a collage, the work can become quite abstract.

St Brides - Paper 24" x 20"

My love of history and architecture have been an inspiration, and romantic, semi- derelict buildings feature quite widely in my work.

There are so many different and exciting techniques to try, different effects to achieve, subjects to portray, and feelings to express, I never tire of exploring.

Angela holds workshops in the Woking area, as well as weekend workshops at residential colleges.

A selection of Angela's work can be seen at Manor Farm Craft Centre, Seale, Farnham, Surrey. Tel: 01252 783661