3D Designer & Artist; Questioning the preconceptions we allow to impact our everyday lives.


Highlights

Podcast - ‘My Inexorable Power’ with She Rebe Radio - Discussing the ins & outs of my Inexorable sculpture Nov 2022 - Listen here

Exhibition - Sweet Art Retrespect - Showcasing We 100 ‘We Recycle’ May 2022 - More here

Podcast - Sweetbitter - Talking about my sculpture Inexorable; Bonny & Read March 2022 - Listen now

In conversation with Royal Greenwich Museum ‘Women History Month’ Rebel Women: Bonny & Read - March 2021 - Listen now

BBC News Spotlight Interview 2021 - Watch now

BBC Radio 4 News Feature Feb 2021 - Listen


Bio

Amanda Cotton is an emerging 3D Designer and Artist specialising in contemporary sculpture. Her portfolio has received International coverage in news articles, publications and interviews with the BBC having featured in various exhibitions.

Amanda was recently commissioned to design the UK’s first Non-Binary Sculpture for Audible UK’s ‘Hell Cats’ of Anne Bonny & Mary Read. In 2020 the sculpture was unveiled at Wapping’s Execution Dock in London and is eagerly awaiting a home that will benefit the local community.

Wanting to learn specific skills and understand how to manipulate materials, in 2013 Amanda graduated with a Masters in 3D Materials Practice; Wood, Metal, Plastics and Ceramics (WMCP) from The University of Brighton. She specialises in ceramics, composites and mould-making.

Fascinated with questioning the preconceptions we allow to impact our everyday lives, Amanda is internationally known for her ‘Body of Work’. A portfolio that spans a human life cycle, past, present and future but there is so much in between Amanda wishes to explore. Her latest project and possibly her most intimate, analyses body image and self-esteem. This has inspired her next step which is to practice art therapy.

Currently based at Trinity Buoy Wharf, a centre for arts in London’s Docklands, Amanda teaches ceramics whilst continuing to work on both private and public commissions.


Artist Statement

I am fascinated with questioning the preconceptions we allow to impact our everyday lives. It has fuelled me to create artistic work which prompts natural curiosity and encourages us to be openminded.

It is not unusual for me to spend years on a piece of research. It is important every details, measurement, material and texture has an articulated reason. My methodical, analytical approach is key to the success of my contemporary portfolio.

When presented to the public, they find a natural curiosity to draw parallels between themselves and my practice. Their constructive criticism and positive reactions drive my passion. By displaying sculptural pieces in an aesthetically pleasing manner, my intention is not to shock but to start a conversation.


Artistic Ethics

My work follows Health and Safety regulations at all times and has been assessed and certified by the Faculty Research Ethics and Governance Committee (FREGC).