Bec Kirby is a painter and textile artist based in Manchester. Her work explores transformation through the manipulation of materials, lengthy processes and traditional techniques. Rooted in ecology and sustainability, her work reflects on responsibility in creation in the face of environmental and social uncertainty.
Her recent series, made from surplus mohair sourced from a local factory in northern England, highlights the tactile and ephemeral nature of the fibre, transformed through intensive brushing and hand sewing. Guided by a philosophy of slow craftsmanship, Kirby creates pieces that reward calm and sustained attention. This sensibility underpins her ongoing exploration of the nuances of materials, labour and care.
