Susan Elliott was born in Brighton in 1959, now living and working in Hastings, East Sussex. She trained as a textile designer before going on to work as a community artist in London, painting large scale public murals. During this period she also learned mosaic making. It is this discipline that she has now embraced and made her own.

 ‘My work is made out of kitchen tea time crockery, kitsch tourist mementos, novelty mugs, badges, coins, and the everyday stuff of domestic living. The materials I find when starting a new piece, determine the sentiment or theme, as they are clipped, glued and grouted into a richly worked, multi faceted story within an iconic image of popular culture.’

 Because of the nature of the materials used, the viewing experience is one of discovery and recognition, as Susan describes, “It is like inspecting someone’s mantelpiece or going through their drawers. I am in effect archiving the cupboards and mantelpieces of a Nation.”

Education

1979-1981 BA Hons. Textile Design. Ravensbourne College of Art and Design, Chislehurst, Kent.