Within my paintings I draw upon the subject matter of the tangibility of cloth/ fabric as well as using it as a metaphor for life. I am interested in numerous facets of fabric: grain, weave, thread etc. It’s condition: threadbare, disintegrating, worn and flawed. These subjective elements play with a wider symbolism. From the subject matter I use I try to extract the subtle beauty one finds in the incidental. My aim is not to dictate or overstate to the viewer the meaning within my work but rather hint and allow the viewer to bring their own thoughts and feelings to the work.

If you would like to get in touch with Tania you can contact her at  

tania.rutland@ntlworld.com