PLEASE MIND THE GAP Painting

Freddie Thomas is an artist, born in Belvedere, London. She is currently working with textiles and uses a sewing machine as a social commentary tool, like a machine gun attacking the material at sometimes 800 stitches per minute. Freddie likes to mirror society in her work discussing topics OTHERS choose to ignore. She is fearless in her approach and quite happy to ruffle a few feathers. In 2015 she graduated with MFA in Painting from Edinburgh University, where she taught herself technically how to sew. And it is this exact process that is fundamental to her art practice. Creating her own rules, techniques, and methods rather than follow any set manual or status quo. This method that adds layers, vibrancy, uniqueness and dimensions to her work. Freddie’s work has punch and a strong visual language, which the viewer either loves or hates. ​ Having studied her Painting Degree at LaSalle College of Art in South East Asia, she has deliberately chosen to take her own pathway far different from many UK art graduates. And this is why she stands out from the crowd. It is no wonder her artwork deliberately moves away from the consciously fashionable, and sophisticated. Instead deliberately using mainstream and affordable materials – glitter, acrylics, spray paint, textiles, pencil’s, and office paper. And it is this, which is the very essence of her artwork.