Member of the scottish artists union

Bio

An Edinburgh-based artist and illustrator working in a wide range of traditional and digital mediums. As a member of the Scottish Artists’ Union, Bronwen has so far worked with two national charities on illustration projects. Her work embraces the human condition and the curious world we find ourselves in – sometimes with a touch of whimsy. She is currently studying HND Contemporary Art Practice, and relishing any opportunity to get her work out there.

Instagram: @bronwenwinterphoenix_artist  

Education 

2023 – present: Edinburgh College, HND Contemporary Art Practice 

2022 – 2023: Edinburgh College, UAL Level 3 Foundation Art & Design Diploma 

2022: Edinburgh College, Portfolio Preparation  

Exhibitions  

2024: New Year, New Me, New World Order – Edinburgh Palette

2023: 2D3 – The Gatehouse, Edinburgh College, Granton 

2023: End of Year UAL Level 3 FAD – Edinburgh College, Granton 

Commissions 

2022: History of Active Travel, Sustrans 

2022: Take NoticeHealth in Mind 

2022: 40th birthday (various)Health in Mind 

Featured/published works  

2024: Body Positivity, Coin-Operated Press

2023: Ghost Stories (HalloZine), Coin-Operated Press 

2023: This Barbie is a Zine, Coin-Operated Press 

2023: Bonnie Wee Zine, Coin-Operated Press 

Workshops 

2023: Introduction to Collage WorkshopWorld Collage Day at The Ripple, Edinburgh

Gallery experience

2024: Invigilation for Machine Rumours (Chris Byrne) at The Gatehouse, Edinburgh College, Granton

2023 – present: HUBCAP Gallery Committee, Edinburgh College, Granton

2023: Invigilation for 2D3, The Gatehouse, Edinburgh College, Granton

Relevant experience 

In addition to the above, Bronwen has worked on various private art, illustration and design projects from 2021 to present day. 

Artist statement

My practice is rooted in the human condition. We’re fuelled, moulded, twisted and pulled by connection, love, and loss, as well mental health and inner demons – which I’ve sometimes presented as inhuman, and quite monstrous subjects. Monsters feature in much of my earlier work, always with the theme that those monsters are, in fact, us; humans. More recently I work across a range of mediums including acrylics, oils, mixed media, printmaking, collage and sculpture, along with digitally produced work. I’m drawn to working with recycled materials where possible, bringing new life to old objects and surfaces. Through the subjects I choose to explore, and the materials I work with, my aim is to encourage introspection on the faces we present to others, and the power and significance of the connections we make.