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THELMA SPEIRS

Thelma Speirs' practice showcases her innate ability to translate the world she observes, incorporating elements of fantasy and personal fascination into her vibrant and playful two-dimensional works. Through her diverse use of mediums and surfaces, as well as her penchant for experimentation, Thelma invites viewers to explore and engage with her artistic expressions, leaving them with a sense of wonder and curiosity. ​ Speirs pursued her artistic journey in the late 1970s, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design at Middlesex University. Shortly after which she co-founded fashion brand Bernstock Speirs where she still acts as both designer and director. ​ Over the past two years Speirs has participated in various exhibitions across the UK including "A One Night Show" at East End Prints Gallery in London, UK, "Bird Spotting" at The Shop Front Community Window in Margate, UK,  "Cats in Crisis" at Hotel Michele in Margate, UK, "Poot it in Yer Bag" at Vogue Fabrics in London, UK for the charitable cause "Children With Voices", "Birds and Bags London" with Julian Smith at Gallery 46 in London, UK and  "Birds and Bags" at Nayland Rock Hotel in Margate, UK, again with with Julian Smith as part of the Pride Art Map 2021.

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ARTWORKS

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Thelma Speirs - Broken Windows
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Thelma Speirs - Geese Over Garlinge
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Thelma Speirs - Gull Gang (Protect Ya Chips)
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Thelma Speirs - Hartsdown Park
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Thelma Speirs - Heavy Heart
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Thelma Speirs - Night Walks
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Thelma Speirs - Night Walks Exhibition Poster
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Thelma Speirs - Paul and Bert. Westgate-on-Sea 1964
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Thelma Speirs - Pooka in the Park
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Thelma Speirs - Seugli in Her Red Room
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EXHIBITIONS

GROUP EXHIBITION: LIMINAL SALON II

26 October - 23 November 2024

GROUP EXHIBITION: LIMINAL SALON 2023

4 - 18 November 2023

THELMA SPEIRS: NIGHT WALKS

29 July - 28 October 2023

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1979 – 1981 BA in Fashion Design at Middlesex University

1982 – Present: Co-founder/designer/director of fashion brand
Bernstock Speirs.

Exhibition History

2024
November - 'Out of Fashion', Gallery 46, London, UK
October - 'Liminal Salon ii' Liminal Gallery Margate UK

2023
August – ‘Out of Fashion’ – 101 Social, Margate UK
A Group exhibition with Paul Bernstock and Minki Cheng.

July – ‘Night Walks’ – The Cupboard Space at Liminal Gallery, Margate UK
A solo exhibition.

2022
November – ‘A One Night Show’ – East End Prints Gallery – London, UK
A joint exhibition of work with Paul Bernstock.

August - ‘Bird Spotting’ - The Shop Front Community Window, Margate, UK
A solo painting/installation.
In collaboration with Margate Pride Art Map 2022

March - ‘Cats in Crisis’ - Hotel Michele, Margate, UK
Joint exhibition of work with Kavel Rafferty.
Curated by Kavel Rafferty.

2021
November - ‘Poot it in Yer Bag’ - Vogue Fabrics, London UK.
A group Show of paintings and drawings for the Charity ‘Children With Voices’ in collaboration with Luncheon Magazine.
Curated by Elaine Chalmers.

September - ‘Birds and Bags London’ - Gallery 46, London, UK
A joint exhibition of paintings, drawings and installation with Julian Smith. Curated by Cozette McCreery and Martin Tickner.

August - ‘Birds and Bags ‘ - Nayland Rock Hotel, Margate, UK
A Joint exhibition of Paintings with Julian Smith.
In collaboration with Pride Art Map 2021.

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