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Chloé Batteson

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Chloé Batteson
Media Type
Mixed Media
Abstract, textural, mixed media compositions
Chloé creates abstract, textural compositions using paint, collage and stitch—exploring imperfection, materiality and the quiet beauty of fragmented forms.
Biography/Details

Chloé is a mixed media and textile artist whose work explores texture, composition and imperfection. Working with found objects, layered textiles, paint and stitch, she creates abstract compositions that highlight the subtle beauty in overlooked and fragmented forms. Her work engages in a dialogue between presence and absence, drawing attention to what remains and what is lost.

Chloé has studied creative textiles through courses at Central Saint Martins and City Lit, deepening her exploration of materiality and process-driven abstraction. Her compositions are built through a careful balance of layering and erasure—stitching, tearing and rearranging elements to form pieces that feel both tactile and ephemeral. Often working in a restrained tonal palette, she is drawn to the tension of edges, frayed surfaces and the quiet narratives held within materials.

In addition to her art practice, Chloé is the founder of Batteson Studio, an interior design practice that celebrates individuality and craftsmanship. Her work in interiors echoes her artistic approach, embracing texture, materiality and the interplay of old and new to create spaces with depth and meaning.

Inspired by discarded objects, weathered surfaces and the natural world, Chloé’s work invites contemplation—an exploration of history, memory and the poetry of imperfection.

Website
http://battesonstudio.com/artwork
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/battesonstudio
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Studio Address
Art Yard Studios
Old WI Hall
John Street
Leiston
IP16 4DR
Postcode
IP16 4DR
Studio Directions
Access via Kings Road or Paradise Place. The Art Yard studio is next to the Baptist Church.
Wheelchair Access?
Yes
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes
Social Media Sharing
Yes

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Abstracts That Speak Without Words AJ paints from Abstracts That Speak Without Words

AJ paints from feeling – not formula. Their abstract works explore memory, emotion and the complexity of lived experience, using texture, light and colour to invite a sensory response.

A Fine Art graduate who stepped away from the canvas to raise a family and pursue a more conventional path, AJ has returned to painting following medical retirement – rediscovering creative purpose and a renewed drive to communicate through art.

Each piece is an attempt to translate emotion into form, encouraging the viewer to connect, reflect and find their own story within the layers.

To discover more Suffolk artists, visit www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#AbstractArt #EmotionalLandscapes #AJArt #SuffolkOpenStudios
Sol Indurain – Light, Detail and a Touch of Nost Sol Indurain – Light, Detail and a Touch of Nostalgia

Sol Indurain paints in pure watercolour – vibrant, carefully observed pieces often drawn from personal memories and seaside scenes. Originally from a coastal village in northern Spain, Sol brings a sense of light, atmosphere and quiet storytelling to every brushstroke.

Inspired by artists like Joaquín Sorolla and David Poxon, their work leans into sunlight and simplicity – capturing moments that feel familiar yet full of meaning. 

Many of Sol’s paintings evoke the past, with a focus on detail and a direct, intuitive approach to colour.

Working from photographs, Sol takes on commissions and continues to build a body of work that’s as thoughtful as it is luminous.

Explore more Suffolk artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#SolIndurain #WatercolourArt #SuffolkArtists #SeasideMemories
Colour, Glass and Imagination Gay Hutchings works Colour, Glass and Imagination

Gay Hutchings works across glass, painting and printmaking – an artist whose creativity spans decades and disciplines, but always returns to colour, light and nature.

From stained glass commissions for churches and hospitals to vibrant fused-glass sculptures, Gay’s work is full of energy and invention. Her painting and printmaking are equally experimental – layering monoprints, screen prints and collage to create bold, imaginative images often inspired by travel and memory.

Now based in Lavenham, she continues to explore the rich textures and shifting shapes of the natural world, whether in a tulip print or a sculpted panel of glowing glass.

You can discover more about Gay and her work at www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#GayHutchings #GlassArt #MixedMediaArtist #SuffolkMakers
Portraits with Power and Presence Ali Hollingswor Portraits with Power and Presence

Ali Hollingsworth’s work is layered – in both material and meaning. Using oil, acrylic and chalk, she creates expressive portraits that explore identity, history and the African diaspora.

With a strong narrative thread running through her paintings, Ali invites the viewer to pause – to sit with the gaze, the gestures, and the stories that often lie just beneath the surface. Her work speaks softly, but it stays with you.

You can explore more of Ali’s powerful portraiture via her website and Instagram.

Discover her work at ali-hollingsworth-art.square.site
and find more local artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#AlisonHollingsworthArt #ContemporaryPortraiture #AfricanDiasporaArt #SuffolkArtScene
Whittling Character from Every Cut Caleb Hoffman Whittling Character from Every Cut

Caleb Hoffman brings wood to life – carving expressive figures, whimsical marionettes and handcrafted ornaments with a timeless, storybook charm.

Originally from the United States, Caleb now works from his Suffolk studio, specialising in the flat-plane Scandinavian style of carving. Each piece is shaped by hand – unique, characterful and made to last. His work has been featured in Woodcarving Magazine and shown at the Fox Yard Art Gallery in Stowmarket.

You might discover his intricate carvings in person at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August 2025.

Explore more at cbhwoodcarver.com or follow him on Instagram @cbhwoodcarver.
www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#Woodcarving #CBHWoodcarver #SuffolkArtScene #FlatPlaneCarving
Evocative Landscapes, Rooted in Place

Lorna Hoey’s work is shaped by contrast – the high, open skies of Suffolk set against the rugged coastline and patchwork fields of her native Northern Ireland.

Using pastel, acrylic and pen and wash, she creates expressive, atmospheric landscapes inspired by time spent sketching out on the water meadows and walking the local paths. Nature is her starting point, but her finished pieces often evolve through imagination – rich with texture, mood and season.

Now based in Sudbury, Lorna draws on her experience as both artist and teacher, and finds inspiration in the Suffolk tradition of observation and mark-making – particularly the powerful work of Harry Becker.

Her work nay be exhibited at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, running from 21–31 August 2025.

You can also find her on Facebook or explore more Suffolk artists at
www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#SuffolkLandscapes #PastelAndAcrylic #LornaHoeyArt #SuffolkOpenStudios
Movement, Metal and the Magic of Shadow Spadge Ho Movement, Metal and the Magic of Shadow

Spadge Hopkins works in steel and copper – shaping sculptures that shift with the light, catch the breeze, or spin on subtle motors. From Anglo Saxon-inspired forms to dogs, birds and rock legends, his creations move between concept and craft, drawing on decades of artistic experimentation and a life immersed in design, engineering and music.

Whether it’s a large cormorant beside the River Deben or a delicate kinetic piece inside your home, Spadge’s work plays with contrast – volume and void, shine and shadow, control and chaos.

You may be able to see his work in person at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August.

Explore more at spadgehopkins.co.uk or follow him on Instagram.

Discover more artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org

#MetalSculpture #KineticArt #SpadgeHopkins #SuffolkOpenStudios
Jill Hodgson – Art in Plaster, Paint and Cement Jill Hodgson – Art in Plaster, Paint and Cement

Jill Hodgson creates textured plaster and paint pictures, cement sculptures and bold abstract forms – artwork that shifts between landscape, texture and form.

Her creative journey spans over two decades, with regular exhibitions across Suffolk. Combining her experience as an interior designer with a mixed media practice, Jill also takes on private commissions tailored to complement individual spaces.

You may catch Jill’s work this summer at the Suffolk Open Studios Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, running from 21–31 August.

Visit her Facebook page Art in Plaster or head to her blog: grhartist.blogspot.com.

#PlasterAndPaint #JillHodgsonArt #SuffolkArtists
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