Marcia Patterson

Sculptures

I currently produce art through the medium of oil-on-board or canvas . My work is predominately self portraits, documenting the emotions of lived experience.

My interest in art developed  at school, further and higher education, achieving formal qualifications: an O-level and A-level in art,  a Foundation course in Art and Design, and a BA Hons in 3D Design at Newham Community College and Middlesex Polytechnic.

After graduating,  circumstances prevented me from carrying my art over into professional practice. To compensate, I pursued part-time and short courses with Adult Education, i.e  City and Guilds in Ceramics. I also pursued  life drawing locally, as well as successfully completing a figurative oil painting course at Central St Martins.

 2018  Exhibited in the Life and Maturity: Expression Through Art Exhibition - Bedford School.

2020 Exhibited in the International Art Compendium - Elizabeth James Gallery in Croydon London

 2021  Showcased work at the popup ‘house gallery’ - Bedford local Bedford Artist.

 2022 Contestant in the heats of Portrait Artist of the Year Series 9 Episode 6

 2023 Exhibited for Made In 2022 - Peterborough Cathedral 

2023 Exhibited for the Philharmonia Chamber Players, 'Women In Art' - Cromwell Place London through Gallery OCA

2023 Exhibited for Pouring From A Vessel Of Knowledge, Windrush 75th Anniversary - Cromwell Place London through Gallery OCA

2023 Longlisted for Women In Art Prize 2023

Currently  Runs life drawing classes for Bedford Arts and Crafts Centre Bedford