Welcome

Jacqui Symons is an artist and designer who works in printmaking, paper and design. She constantly takes inspiration from the surrounding countryside and nearby Peak District.

Jacqui's origami sculptures sprang from a community-recycling project, whereby each participant made one origami box from found or secondhand paper. Each 'collection' of boxes was then made into suspended sculptures. Jacqui developed this concept and began to create her own sculptures from hundreds of origami boxes.

Jacqui also uses computer graphics to create large-scale montage and collage style pieces, both working with her own images and also using artworks created in group sessions and workshops. These often take the form of composite pieces, which showcase individual artworks in a final high-quality and complete artwork.

With a strong background in community and hospital arts, she also enjoys working with other people to help them develop their creativity and confidence. She works in a variety of different settings including hospitals, mental health units and centres, staff workshops, youth groups, children’s centres, schools and other community groups.