MOLLY WILLIAMS

Molly is a studio based textile artist whose creativity is inspired by her Shropshire home and the movement and emotive posture of the human form. Her sculptures reflect her thoughts and feelings as individual personality and form materialise from physical and mental effort. Natural dyes, found wood, metal objects, and ceramic are sometimes included in both her 2D and 3D work. 

Molly’s abiding interest lies in the research and development of a project aimed at creating innovative and unique work for both her art and design practice as well as for bespoke commissions.

Molly is an experienced maker of home furnishings and clothing, with a keen interest in the historical development of textiles. Her craftsmanship reflects both her technical expertise and her deep appreciation for the evolution of textile arts. By exploring the rich history of textiles, Molly incorporates elements from various periods, weaving tradition and innovation into her designs. Her area of research is Ottoman textiles and costume.

TEXTILEMATTERS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Bespoke Surface Pattern Design

Molly offers a personal service to create bespoke designs for interiors – soft furnishing fabrics, kitchen and bathroom tiles, wall hanging and wall art. Each commission is unique and confidential.

Membership

• Prism Art Textiles
• The Society of Designer Craftsmen MSDC
• Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts FRSA

Exhibitions

• Society of Designer Craftsmen, Bankside Gallery November 2024
• Prism Mile End Gallery London – 2025
• Prism Mall Galleries, London 2008 – 2014
• Prism Hoxton Arches Gallery, London 2015 – 2019
• Prism Hiscox Centre, London 2016
• Society of Designer Craftsmen, Mall Galleries London 2009 – 2013
• Pure Arts 2013
• Crowborough Arts Open Studios 2014 – 2017

Publications and interviews

• Textileartist.org
• Feltmatters
• Sussex Life
• Felt Magazine

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate Textiles – Manchester Metropolitan University 2023
• Qualified Teacher QTS – Christchurch at Canterbury University 2009
• BA (Hons) Embroidered Textiles – Middlesex University 2008
• Energy Alignment Mentor and Life Coach