home
art textiles
applied art
illustration
gallery
current exhibitions
public collections
curriculum vitae
archive
links
 

textile artist

embroideryu

paddykillerart homepage
 
textile artist
art
applied art

illustration

 
   
 

Artist Paddy Killer has an international reputation for her work, she exhibits widely and is included in many public & private collections worldwide. She is originally from Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Paddy with Walter, one of her Persians

 

 

 

 


After graduating from Birmingham Polytechnic, Paddy worked as embroidery designer with Belleville Sassoon in London & Marie-Paule in Montreal. In late 1973 she set up her studio in Canada, returning to the UK in 1981. She has been a member of the 62 Group since 1985.
In 2003 Paddy was awarded a Cultural Business Venture grant by Arts Council England & One North East to develop her business & this website.
In 2006 her major 30 year retrospective, Drawn Together, was featured in the Knitting & Stitching Shows at the NEC, Alexandra Palace in London, the RDS in Dublin, & International Halls Harrogate.

Paddy is featured in Diana Springall's latest book Inspired to Stitch: 21 Textile Artists. ISBN 10: 07136 6986 1, ISBN 13: 978 0 7136 6986 2. Purchase a signed copy directly from Diana, £30.00 incl. p+p.

Work on exhibition at the moment visit current exhibitions Work for sale at the moment visit gallery
Paddy takes public & private commissions for her work

NEWSPAGE:
upcoming exhibitions, lectures & workshops
FAQ

Paddy gives workshops & lectures
CLICK HERE for a list of workshops & lectures
For bookings please contact her

POSTCARDS
, CHRISTMAS CARDS and BIRTHDAY CARDS by Paddy Killer

Link to the new pages on the V&A website in which Paddy is interveiwed

©2008 All images & words on this web site are the copyright of the Artist and where applicable, the photographer.