Katy Rundle is a British contemporary textile artist. Her art business was founded in 2018 and she creates from a studio in Hampshire. She is best known for her vibrant embroidered textile collages.

Winner of the ‘David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year 2023 Newcomer Award, and finalist of ‘Women’s United Art prize 2022’, Katy is in demand as a creator of bespoke, original art commissions. Her work is collected on both sides of the Atlantic.

In addition, Katy was selected for Sky Arts’ TV program - ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ (2018), and her work has graced multiple magazines.

“My art celebrates life, light and the natural world, using unexpected collage of vibrant patterned fabrics and stitch. It is a direct response to having worked for many years (as a palliative care nurse) with people facing the end of their lives, the need to follow passions, seize opportunities, and capture memories.

 

I believe working in textiles was destined for me despite coming to it later in life. Both my mother and her mother were exceptional seamstresses. I grew up visiting fabric stores such as the iconic Liberty in London and leafing through pattern books choosing designs for clothes and fabric for their creation. As a student, paper collage and paint were my chosen mediums. I first learned to use a sewing machine at the age of 49, having been inspired by the textile art I had seen whilst living in Kenya for 2 years. Working with fabric feels like home.

 

This year I am artist in residence at Winchester hospice where my experience in palliative care and art combines in a very rewarding way.”

Featured Artworks

Upcoming events I will be exhibiting at...

1 June - 27 July 2025

Talos Gallery Summer Exhibition

19th-21 September 2025

Edinburgh Art Fair

19th-30 November 2025

Solo exhibition at No.98 Gallery, Fisherton Street, Salisbury 

Creating Param the Peacock

“I wanted a very personal piece of textile art. Katy met me several times and her attention to detail was meticulous, she understood what I wanted from the commission and crafted something I now cherish and display with pride.”

Is there a special memory or place that you would like immortalised in a unique, uplifting, commissioned piece of textile art?

Something that has a connection with you that will give you years of pleasure.

If you would like to discuss a potential commission with me, I would be delighted to hear your ideas.

"Reward yourself with a bespoke artwork that connects with your happiness. What inspiring vision could I create for you?"

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  • "The hippo continues to bring peace and happiness into my home/life - I can spend hours gazing at it - in the morning light it appears as if the sun has just risen reflecting the colours in the background. It is truly amazing! A true work of art that brings many hours of pleasure!"

    Client - Commissioned Textile Art

  • “Katy's 'Grazing Zebra' is the most beautiful piece of art that I own. Looking at it brings, in equal measure, joy and and a sense of calm. The way Katy captures the essence and soul of these animals is incredible. Her eye for colour and detail is amazing and the way she uses thousands of stitches to create her stunning textile pieces is astounding.”

    Client - Commissioned Textile Art

  • “This lovely piece of work by Katy reminded me of times spent in Kenya with the family so it was inevitable that I had to have it on my wall at home. Elephants already have my respect from being gentle giants to sometimes showing extreme aggression. Katy’s elephant, I feel, portrays both of these characteristics. The strong colours of the materials used and the carefully thought out stitching bring out the imposing stature of this wonderful creature. The iconic Koitogor Hill in the background also comes to life with Katy’s vision for using light and shadows. Katy is certainly a very talented artist.”

    Client - Commissioned Textile Art

A limited number of original textiles available 
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