theatre designer & maker.artist.photographer

AS a full time mother of three children, Emily, Presley, and Gracy, I don’t have very much spare time, but always make time for my art and also encourage my children to be as artistic as they want, and they all have artistic flair, which is no surprise as my husband is also very artistic and works as a sign writer.

But I have always been art minded, so after finishing my GCSE’S, I went straight to Brighton college of Technology to study for a National Diploma in Art and Design. After successfully completing this course, I then went on to Northbrook College to study Theatre Design (HND).

During my years at college I worked at CJ Graphics art supplies in Brighton, which is where I met Louise Partridge. After finishing college I then worked there full time until its closure, when I was offered a job at Art Republic, an art gallery. Then after working at Lush I left the world of employment to have my son.

During all this time I have been busy taking commissions. Anything from costumes (for local dancers and TV pilots) mosaics, numerous workshops at Churchill square, children’s parties, and even teaching stage craft at Sussex Downs College. I will always have a go and can turn my hand to anything.

I always try to be adventurous with my art, and my life, and in 2005 my husband and I packed up our whole lives and moved to the small Maltese island of Gozo, where we are currently bringing our own blend of art and lifestyle to the local people, including throwing the islands first ever children’s fancy dress Harry Potter Halloween Party!

As my surroundings have always influenced my art, I am currently working on the abundance of religious iconography that is all around us.

Abigail Macleod-Clark