Amy Louise Baker: Moss-inspired fiber art

Amy Louise Baker is an artist and maker known for her glorious green hoops and woven designs. She experiments with fiber art techniques including weaving and embroidery to make joyful abstract versions of moss and lichen.

Amy completed a Foundation Degree in Graphic Communications at Kingston University, London in 2011 and also holds a BSc in Biology from the University of York (2007). She combines her love of both science and art in her graphic design and textile art. Her work has been exhibited at Hot Art Wet City “6th Annual Boobies and Wieners” Vancouver BC, 2019 and at the D&AD “New Blood Awards” London UK, 2011, as well as being awarded the Editor’s pick in “Make a Statement Large Format Art Challenge” Minted, 2018 (collaboration).

In this interview, discover her journey to becoming an artist and how her science background inspires her art. Amy also shares her joyful approach of experimentation and explains how her love of trying new techniques and materials drives her.

Amy Louise Baker: Pink And Blue (Detail), 2017, 6″ x 6″, Ink on Fabric, Embroidery