Ally Zawadzki art

Ally Zawadzki’s work consists of sculptural and three-dimensional wall art pieces which draw upon their recognisable origins and materials inspired by organic forms seen around us in nature and our domestic surroundings. These practice-led investigations and an experimental approach to her work often involve the construction of a piece using reclaimed fabric, PVA glue and cement, which is then destroyed (or ‘deconstructed’) to form the basis of further investigations resulting in the finished artwork.

She enthusiastically embraces the idea of allowing an element of spontaneity to influence the development of her work. This destruction and reconstruction can occur at any point during the journey, allowing the process to be visible in the final work. The artwork slowly develops and takes on a life of its own through the considered use of oil paint, resulting in a gradual building up textures. More recently a series of these sculptural pieces incorporating brushed wool and bright colours contrasts the two textures – hardened rough cement and soft wool. This means of manipulating and transforming the surface, examines the very nature of materials we are comfortably familiar with and raises questions about preconceptions and tactile experience.

Ally is currently working on a series of brightly coloured paintings on canvas featuring rectangular shapes created by deliberately distressing and scraping back layers of paper, acrylic and oil.

From March 2025 she became Chairman of Norfolk & Norwich Art Circle