Artist: Rebecca Leek

A close-up section of a larger piece, made up of overlaid abstract shapes in red, blue, and yellow. This is a mixed media piece, comprised of print, embroidery, stitchwork and painting.

Bauhaus Inspired Mixed Media Collage

BA Textiles and Surface Pattern
University of Wolverhampton

Rebecca is a textile artist and designer.

Rebecca’s mixed media textiles practice works across hand stitch, embroidery, free motion machine stitch, latch hook and punch needle, and includes working with illustration, painting and collage. Rebecca is passionate about making work that raises awareness of social issues, and is an advocate for a greater understanding of domestic abuse, and the empowerment of women affected by it. Working from the heart and connecting to her own life experiences, she uses her creative practice to tell her story and to give a voice to the stories of others, contributing to the movement for gender equality and social change.

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Clockwise from top left: Old School, New School; ‘Mommy Needs the Police’ Interactive Blanket; Detail from ‘Mommy Needs the Police’; Free Motion Machine Stitch Detail from ‘Mommy Needs the Police’

In:Site 2024

Rebecca was one of 14 artists selected to produce a participatory, drop-in workshop for a public audience at In:Site 2024. Exploring the theme of care, their workshop developed and incorporated the ideas, techniques, approaches and materials used in their own practice.

Textile artist Rebecca Leek laughing, in conversation with a member of the public. Behind her are two textile murals; in front of her are balls of wool, balls of felting wool, and pieces of felt.

Photograph by Hayley Salter

Inspired by the protest banner and its rich history in the women’s rights movement, Rebecca made a collaborative banner using a variety of textiles techniques. You’ve Done the Right Thing incorporated messages of care, comfort and encouragement to women working through challenges and making positive changes in their lives.

A textile banner which reads 'Don't doubt yourself. You are doing the right thing.' Each words' letters have been cut out of a differently coloured and patterned fabric. Behind the word 'Doubt' is a fabric representation of a heart.

A close up of hands using a felting needle to push felted wool into a small flower-shaped cookie cutter, on top of a household sponge.

A close up of hands using a felting needle to push felted wool into a small teardrop-shaped cookie cutter, on top of a household sponge.

A close up of felted shapes - circles, flowers, hearts, stars - from Rebecca Leek's workshop. There are also cookie cutters, and a sponge with a felting needle in it.

Photographs by Hayley Salter