About
Thelma Speirs is an artist based in the UK, working across painting, drawing, printmaking, and installation. Her work is rooted in close observation of the world around her — the things she notices, collects, and finds endlessly fascinating — often drifting between the real and the imagined.
She works intuitively across a range of materials and surfaces, including acrylic paint, pencil, and etching, letting the subject guide the medium. Much of her work is small in scale and intimate, though she has also created larger projects, including window installations.
Alongside her art practice, Thelma is co-founder and designer of hat brand Bernstock Speirs since 1982.
Artist Statement
My work explores playful, two-dimensional images of things that fascinate me or spark my curiosity. I'm interested in observing and recording the world around me, often mixing what I see with elements of imagination and fantasy.
Much of my work is small and intimate, though I also enjoy working on a larger scale, including window installations in Margate and London.
I use a variety of materials and techniques, including acrylic paint, pencil, felt, and etching, choosing what feels right for each piece.
At its core, I simply love making images — creating work feels instinctive and physical, a bit like dancing.