Shauna Richardson
Shauna Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | De Montfort University |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Website | shaunarichardson |
Shauna Richardson is a Norfolk-based artist[1] who makes sculptures using crochet, a process she calls "crochetdermy".[2] Her work has been exhibited in the Saatchi Gallery, The Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert London.
Richardson studied fine art at De Montfort University Leicester.[3] A large bear was the first piece she created in 2007 and took about 8 months to make.[4]
Between 2010 and 2012 Richardson created the largest single-handed crochet sculpture in the world, three 25 ft lions for the Lionheart Project commissioned by the 2012 Cultural Olympiad to mark the 2012 Summer Olympics.[5]
In 2014 her BOJO portrait of Boris Johnson as a gorilla was displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.[6] Her work sells for up to £20,000.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Norfolk artist's life-size crochet creations can fetch up to £20,000". ITV News. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Animal artist Shauna Richardson has roar talent". The Independent. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Shauna Richardson - West Dean College". West Dean. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ Coulthard, Sally (28 October 2017). "This 18th-century cottage is filled with 'crochetdermy' – beautiful woollen animals full of character". Country Living. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Stuart. "'Crochetdermist' will spend four months making 8ft polar bear to raise awareness for arctic animals' plight". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ chris.mc. "Shauna Richardson – Coyote". Retrieved 28 October 2019.