The natural world fascinates me
I combine drawings and stitches on paper, which record and respond to the essence of my chosen environment. The work I produce is quiet but with an inner energy that engages and draws the viewer in, to notice things that may have been overlooked.
Ancient Way - Carole Bury
Walk Gently - Carole Bury
I aim to capture moments of spontaneity and
the essence of the landscapes I love to be in.
I am an artist specialising in Drawings and Paper Textiles, with a firm foundation in Fine Art Embroidery.
My artistic journey is an ongoing exploration of translucent papers, techniques, and mediums, where I constantly challenge myself to learn and to innovate. I experience a sense of discovery and freedom when attempting to combine these elements, conveying lightness and intrigue to the viewer.
My drawings contain inner dialogues, discovering solutions to create movement and images that sing of the places I walk in. In the studio, I extract inspiration from my outdoor sketchbooks, I will work at the easel, using pencils, charcoal and ink. I often will shift scale, simplifying details, translating my visions onto larger sheets of paper or canvases.
Many of the pieces featured on my website are available for sale. Please don’t hesitate to email me if you are interested in any particular pieces.
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Carole Bury - Cloud of Witnesses Exhibition
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Carole Bury - RWA Biennial Open 2025: PAPER WORKS
I am a professional artist working with drawings and paper textiles
I graduated with a degree in Fine Art Embroidery from Cheltenham College of Art and Manchester Polytechnic in the UK in 1981. Following my studies, I relocated to London, where I spent 14 years actively working and exhibiting with the renowned 62 Group of textile artists. My practice with Fibre Art and the British Crafts Centre emphasized the innovative transfer of textile techniques and drawings onto transparent and translucent papers.
While tutoring part-time textiles, I developed a series of large pleated paper hangings inspired by Standing Stones, which I proudly showcased in a solo exhibition in Covent Garden. In 1985, I embarked on an adventure in Papua New Guinea, serving as a visiting tutor for textile students at the National Art School in Port Moresby. This experience offered time to create Work influenced by my unique surroundings. Upon returning to Kent in the UK, I cherished the time spent raising two daughters, revisiting a love for sewing and drawing, and leading children’s art clubs.
Since 2002, I have lived in a small village high in the Cotswold Hills, where I have established my studio. I regularly exhibit my work in Cheltenham and the surrounding areas, and I have the honour of being invited annually as the Artist in Residence at Nature in Art in Gloucester. Additionally, I actively participate in Cheltenham Open Studios every other year.
My work has been showcased in prestigious exhibitions, including the Green and Stone Gallery; IAPMA exhibitions in Germany and Denmark; The ING Discerning Eye; Royal Society of Arts; RWA Open exhibitions; RWA Open Biennal of Paper Works; Derwent Drawing; and Gallery57. For six years I have actively participated with the Pure Arts Group with their exhibitions, courses, and online interviews.
I am an Artist Member of ArtCan Organisation, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an exhibiitng member of IAPMA, the International association of papermakers and paper artists.