Celebrating Textile Artistry Through Vision and Craft
Lesley Illingworth’s Creativity and Passion
Lesleys long career in embroidery has led to a BA Hons in Hand embroidery for Fashion, Interiors and Textile Art from the Royal school of Needlework and University of the Creative arts in 2015. She has dedicated her career to refining the art of textile creation, blending innovative techniques with expressive design.
Her mission is to transform textiles into visual stories that evoke emotion and inspire collectors worldwide. Guided by values of creativity, authenticity, and quality craftsmanship, Lesley’s work reflects a deep respect for textile traditions while pushing artistic boundaries.
Meet the Artist and Explore Her World
Lesley is a Disability Activist and blogger for Disability Arts online.
She received the Daisy Re Emergence bursary in 2020. Her Story Telling coat was in Tate Modern in a guerilla exhibition in 2016 and in Hastings Museum and Art Gallery in the Hidden Out of sight exhibition in 2013. Her Installation exhibition, Artists and Disability oppression: Up Close and Intensive was in The House of Commons for Parliamentarians to see in 2024. here you can explore Lesley Illingworth’s creative process and artistic philosophy, through her studio insights and personal story, and gain a deeper appreciation of the vibrant textile art that defines the Illingworth Gallery experience.