ABOUT THE ARTIST
A Lifelong Fascination with Colour, Pattern and Place
Discover the ideas, surroundings and creative process behind Vicki Shortt's work.
MEET THE ARTIST
My Story
I have always been drawn to the natural world. From an early age, I was fascinated by colour, pattern and detail – the changing shapes of the landscape, the textures of nature and the way colours sit together. These passions have stayed with me throughout my life and continue to influence everything I create.
A change in circumstances in 2021 encouraged me to return to my art and explore it in a new way, and gradually this developed into something much bigger. I became increasingly interested in capturing not just how a place looks, but what it means to the people who know and love it.
Working from my own original paintings, I use digital collage techniques to deconstruct and reassemble fragments of colour, mark-making, pattern and texture, creating distinctive contemporary designs that bring familiar landscapes and landmarks to life in unexpected ways.
Inspiration
Colour, Place and the Stories We Carry
Since moving to Lincolnshire in 2024, my work has continued to evolve. I've become increasingly interested in the stories and history held within the landscapes around me, from the wide open skies and distinctive character of the Lincolnshire Wolds to familiar landmarks and lesser-known corners of the county.
Having lived in different parts of the country, I understand how certain places become woven into our personal histories. I believe we don't simply look at landscapes; we carry them with us. Places become repositories for memory, emotion and identity, and it is this connection that I hope to bring to my work.
Alongside my collections of landscapes and landmarks, I also enjoy creating bespoke commissions, helping people celebrate a place, a memory or a special connection.
Ethics
Environmental Considerations
From the very start, I have been conscious of trying to minimise waste.
"I have always been a reuser, repurposer and recycler and am always joking on social media that every nook and cranny of my house is jammed with ‘saved’ gift wrap and packing materials. My mum has always done this, I do it, and so do many of my friends. In fact, something I use to decorate a friend’s gift will often find its way back to me to be reused again and again."
I adopt this same principle into the business and reuse boxes and packaging, aiming to reduce the need for new items to do the same job.