Jude Heaton

Was born in Leicester, UK in 1980, to a background of
art and science.

She studied Art and Design at Loughborough University
going on to complete a degree in Design: Craft at
Staffordshire University in 2001. 

The degree allowed Jude to gain experience in a variety
of materials; wood, plastics, glass, ceramics, textiles as
well as metalwork, where Jude specialised.

Since leaving University Jude works in her own small workshop
on metal work designs and commissions.

In 2003 she also started up a small internet business, Wrap Artist,
selling bespoke gift boxes, this she continues to
run alongside the larger art projects.

Jude is a versatile artist and canny problem solver
and is happy to lend her creativity to a variety
of projects such as the Sweeney Todd razor blades, oversized
prop for theatre productions.

Jude can takes inspiration from the world around her,
line and form being her main interest
as well as a fascination with patterns.

Her work is heavily influenced by that of the Russian
Constructivist artists such as Rodchenko and Gabo.
A contemporary favourite is Antony Gormley.
She enjoys construction forms that employ areas of
negative space to give the illusion of a solid form.

Her drawings and illustrative work lean more towards her love of
Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau organic forms.