about
Amber Bardell is a multidisciplinary artist working predominantly with mixed media painting in Bristol, UK. Their work consistently draws inspiration from the natural world, to share affirmations. Bardell’s multimedia practice also spans ceramics, murals, and animation. Driven forward by an interdisciplinary approach, they use the most adept mediums for each concept they engage with.
Former Director of volunteer run, international art collective !GWAK, Bardell has guided emerging creatives to collaborate with one another, produced publications, and hosted many events. Bardell graduated from Contemporary Media Practice (BA) at The University of Westminster in 2021. Their ongoing creative practice is heavily linked to following the intuitive, cathartic qualities of creative processes. They are constantly responding to the ever-changing world with visual art and encouraging others to do the same.
Bardell continues to explore the notion of nourishment, looking into how the arts can relate to well-being on a personal and community level. They are also trained as a holistic sound therapist, creating soundscape meditation experiences often referred to as Sound Baths. Check out their newsletter 'Soul Food' for notes on creativity as nourishment, and updates on available work and events.
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Moving Forward
Bardell is currently working to make a transition in their creative practice, to find greater harmony in the process. Being dedicated to celebrating and respecting nature, using mass produced and plastic-based paints as a core material feels at odds with their values. Despite their accessible price point and availability, these materials feel detrimental to a committed practice inspired by nature.
Bardell is currently seeking support for this development, making a transition towards creating their own paints from natural pigments and collaborating with the earth itself. Watch this space for further insights throughout the journey. The ultimate goal is to also share these natural materials with others, making them more accessible in workshops and deepening our connection and respect for the abundance of nature.
Amber is also a creative with Rising Arts Agency, an alternative arts agency
based in Bristol.
Rising champions young, multidisciplinary creatives and empowers them to work on projects that celebrate new perspectives and lived experiences. Their ethos values access, equity, and genuine co-creation.
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