Bob And Eve

I founded Bob & Eve in 2020. The name evolved from the words bobbin and weave in reference to my use of textiles as a medium. I aim to brighten the world with humour and my colourful works are an expression of my irreverent take on modern society.

I use a combination of hand tufted and machine based techniques to create one off pieces of art with wool. Each artwork is designed and made in my studio in Brighton.

I grew up in a fairly traditional household surrounded by tapestries, cross stitch and patchwork quilts which instilled in me a love of creating, crafting and textiles. Having a background in commercial illustration I was looking for a way to make images which had more of a handcrafted feel to them and which evoked a sense of nostalgia.

For inspiration I listen to podcasts, conversations and comedy. I've always loved British humour and music, when people reference the everyday conversation or topics so distinctive to British society. Jarvis Cocker singing about Common People, The Kinks singing about the Village Green Preservation Society, John Cooper Clark poems. I like how they pick up on small details that spark a thought that you can relate to, often using humour to do so. I want to create some joy and laughter throug...

Into the Light 2022, regency Town House, Brighton, 2022
Atelier Open, Brighton, 2022
The Cab Run 2, Brighton, March, 2023
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, March 2023
Earth Day Exhibition - Times Square, NYC - April 2023
The Naked Gallery, Brighton, July 2023
Atelier Open Exhibition, Brighton July - September 2023
The Other Art Fair, London October 2023
Unapologetic, Oxmarket Contemporary, February 2024
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, March 2024
Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, March 2024
Unity, Helm Gallery Brighton, May 2024
Hold Your Own, Tom Cox Gallery, London September 2024