Robyn Bradford

Robyn Bradford is a female artist who predominantly works with sculpture and installation. She recently graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Art Multimedia from the University of Lincoln in 2023.

Bradford’s practice is based on turning functional objects into non-functional sculptures and installations. Her work has a key value of sustainability, with a belief in reducing waste in the art world. This is reflected through Bradford's reusing of unloved or unwanted materials and everyday objects by giving them a new purpose through her artwork. Chopping, morphing, and merging the everyday objects into one another. 

The basis of her designs takes influence from making the viewer feel uncomfortable or confused when observing her work. She takes inspiration from Surrealism, focusing primarily on the Found Object aspect of this movement. The objects that she creates typically use furniture as the base material. She appreciates re-constructing an object that has already been manufactured and created with a purpose. 

Some of Bradford’s most recent collection “Please (don’t) take a seat” – 2023, has been purchased by the University of Lincoln. This piece was created from 12 wooden dining room chairs that show the destruction of their original form. 

Instagram: @robynbradford.art

UKNA Projects:

Taking Place: Derby New Artist Collective #2