Wendy Bliss

My work is about identity and celebrates difference. I am interested in the privacy / self-exposure dichotomy, who we are and how we self-present. I explore my subject through shape, line and surface decoration, using drawing, printing, paint, textiles & ready-mades.

I have organised/curated many group arts events, most recently in 2020 as founder of 'The Covid Chronicle', a unique global record in textiles and stitch, made during the pandemic. Measuring 36 x 1 metres, it equals the 'Bayeux Tapestry' in size. (). The Covid Chronicle toured the UK in 2022 and is now proud to be on exhibition in public space at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in SW London. Each metre square (consisting of 4 panel submissions) has been individually framed by Acrylidex. The Covid Chronicle is looking for a buyer, the proceeds of a sale would be donated to MIND, the charity for mental health. If interested or know someone who might be, please contact me via

My first degree in Education & French majored in developmental psychology, which informed my second degree in Fine Art and Design, where my art explored the construction of personal identity and the nature-nurture debate. The degree piece was shortlisted for the Celeste Art Prize.

My wo...

Textiles Foundation Diploma, Morley College, (2024).

BA (Hons), Theory & Practice of Fine Art & Design (2006), Wimbledon School of Art.

Foundation Diploma Art & Design, Central St Martins (2001)

BSc (Hons), French & Education (Majoring in developmental psychology); awarded Distinction for Art & Design complementary studies project, Aston University (1978)

June 2024 Morley Gallery, London SE1. 'Manipulations' for Textiles Diploma Final Major Project Exhibition
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 The Covid Chronicle tour - Williamson Gallery, Liverpool
October 2022 - Spode Museum Stoke
September 2022 - Merton Priory Chapter House
August 2022 - Riverside Studios Hammersmith
May-June 2022 - Lightbox Woking
March-April 2022 - Chippenham Museum Art Gallery
Feb-March 2022 - Sunbury Embroidery Gallery

November 2019 - Oxo Tower Bargehouse: London Ultra.
Sept 2019 - London/Rome/Paris/Barcelona: City/Città/Cité/CiudadShades of a city. Hillside Gallery Wimbledon.
9/2018 - Primal Spark (Solo Exhibition): Norman Plastow Gallery.
Jan 2018 - Visually Literate ii Group show Menier Gallery, Southwark, SE1.
Sept 2017 - 'The Selfie in Art', NormanPlastow Gallery
Jan 2017 - Saatchi selection, Featured Artist.
Feb 2017 - 'Elements of Love' group exhibition, Menier Gallery, Southwark, SE1
Sept 2016 - 'Lost & Found' exhibition, London SW19.
Sept 2015 - 'Landscapes', solo exhibition sponsor ASR
Sept 2015 - Curator: Trail / Installation of Painted Shoes, for Cricket Green School, Mitcham. Sponsored by T&L Magazine & Wimbledon Commons Committee.
Sept 2014 - 'Women in Landscape', solo exhibition, sponsors: Lidl, Lon...