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Hello, and welcome! I’m Jenny Stevenson, a mixed media collage artist based in Derby, UK. My work is rooted in a passion for exploring the stories held within places, buildings, and the people who once inhabited them. Through mixed media collages, I aim to preserve the echoes of industrial and urban life, capturing the history and emotions embedded in architecture.
Every piece I create begins with uncovering the hidden narratives of a place - whether it’s the textile mills in Derbyshire, boot and shoe factories of Melbourne, South Derbyshire, or other spaces rich with history. I incorporate materials directly tied to these stories, such as fabric remnants, leather, and metal, to create textured, layered works that evoke the wear and tear of time.
Recent projects have focused on celebrating the workers and industries that shaped local communities. Reviving Melbourne, for example, weaves together collages, poetry, photography, and personal interviews, giving voice to memories before they fade. This collaborative approach brings depth and authenticity to my work, offering a glimpse into lives once lived and industries that left a lasting mark on their surroundings.
Whether you’re drawn to history, craftsmanship, or the beauty of something aged and storied, my work invites you to step into these worlds and connect with the past in a meaningful way. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you’ll find inspiration and connection in the stories I bring to life.
Professional Bio
Jenny Stevenson is a mixed media collage and book artist based in Derby, UK, whose work explores the intersections of memory, architecture, and community. Jenny creates layered, textured works that evoke narratives of place and the passage of time. In recent years, she has focused on projects that capture the stories of workers and the legacy of industries that shaped local communities, creating a body of work inspired by people’s memories and the specific histories of these environments. Jenny's mixed media collages incorporate materials connected to each industry - such as fabrics, metals, and textures reminiscent of the factories and their products - reflecting both the past and its lasting impact.
Her projects often involve collaboration with other creatives, including photographers, audio artists, poets and watercolor artists, to deepen the storytelling. Together, they bring these industrial stories to life, offering viewers a multifaceted experience of place through words, sound and imagery.
Inspired by the urban landscape and drawn to the emotional resonance of buildings, Jenny’s work captures how stepping into a space can feel like stepping back in time. Her collages are rich in detail, layered with textures and fragments that evoke the worn surfaces and hidden details often overlooked in daily life.
With a background as an Art Technician in London and Nottingham, Jenny has since exhibited in the UK and internationally, with her work featured in numerous publications. She continues to explore new opportunities and deepen her focus on place, memory, and collaborative storytelling.
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