Artwork
Since specialising in textiles and mixed media painting at university, Elly Knight has focused on people and place through collage work and oils as well as lino prints and textile sculpture. The impact of the seasons is particularly clear in her work; she creates dramatic landscapes in the spectacular light of the summer months while concentrating on painting the night time scenes and quieter meditative figures when the winter weather forces her to remain indoors! Following her studies in Cardiff she moved back to Edinburgh in 2003, spending three years working in the voluntary sector before returning to art full-time.
In 2007 she decided to move to the Hebrides, having always loved this part of the world. Initially she lived on the Isle of Harris, moving to her permanent home on Skye at the end of 2008. Much of her work therefore features Harris, Lewis and Skye, including the stunning land and seascapes, the mythology and culture of the isles and the peace and tranquillity of life here.
Elly showcases her work at the Red Roof but it can also be bought at
www.ellyknight.co.uk
(website under development)
In 2012 she also set up WildLight Interiors, creating contemporary deer antler lighting and accessories.
www.wildlightinteriors.co.uk
