ELLY KNIGHT Artist & Sculptor

Since specialising in textiles and mixed media painting at university, Elly Knight has focused on people and place through collage work and oils as well as lino prints and textile sculpture. The impact of the seasons is particularly clear in her work; she creates dramatic landscapes in the spectacular light of the summer months while concentrating on painting the night time scenes and quieter meditative figures when the winter weather forces her to remain indoors.  Following her studies in Cardiff where she achieved a BA(hons) in Contemporary Textile Practice, she moved back to Edinburgh in 2003 spending three years working in the voluntary sector before returning to art full-time.

In 2007 she decided to move to the Hebrides, having always loved this part of the world. Initially she lived on the Isle of Harris, moving to her permanent home on Skye at the end of 2008.  Much of her work therefore features Harris, Lewis and Skye, including the stunning land and seascapes, the mythology and culture of the isles and the peace and tranquillity of life there. With her partner Craig she runs the multi award winning Red Roof Cafe Gallery in the north west of the Isle of Skye where her work is exhibited and  can be bought from her studio behind it. She is also the owner and creator of WildLight Interiors, creating contemporary lighting and interior accessories made from natural deer antlers.

In 2002 she won the Debenhams Purchase Prize and the Viyella Coates award, exhibiting at the New Desingers Fair in Islington, London. Since then she has exhibited at galleries throughout Scotland and has created commissions for clients all around the world, winning Highland Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012.

Please click on the menu or images above to view and buy Elly's current collection. For commissions or more information please see  the contact page.