Gerry Rooney – Mixed Media Artist

Gerry has always made things as far back as she can remember. She initially worked in Graphic Design. A fascination with the tactile nature of three-dimensional objects led her to study ceramics, graduating from University of Westminster in 2009.

Gerry’s professional practice combines sharing the joy of textiles in teaching, and creating ceramics and textiles. She is fascinated by form, texture and colour and is constantly inspired by mother nature’s magical treasures, and the primal urge to collect them.

Gerry’s ceramics work focuses on creating detailed forms in porcelain, renowned for its white surface and preciousness. She preserves delicate seed heads in many fine layers of the clay, forming ethereal objects, which are displayed in glass vitrines.

Gerry’s textile work is inspired by maps and journeys, and she explores cyanotype and indigo dyed fabrics combined with hand stitch and found treasures, to produce vibrant collages.