“Jealous Guy” Hand tufted, colourful wool wall hanging with a mirrored section. by Hey Bulldog Design. Hand made by Amanda Vencatasamy in Dublin

Approximate dimensions 34 x 40 cm

About the Maker

Amanda studied at Camberwell College of Arts and National College of Art and Design. Form, colour, home and belonging are central themes in her work. Amanda is a British Artist, born to Mauritian parents. She has been living in Ireland for nearly 20 years. Living in London, to Mauritian parents then making a move to Ireland, Amanda was always asked ‘Where are you from?’ bringing up questions around Identity, Home, and Displacement.

Now, by using a new medium of tufting with wool, Amanda is revisiting ideas she explored in her thesis surrounding displacement, hybridity, and being ‘In-between’. Her wall hanging art pieces are a reflection of a body of work to tease out some of the ideas and emotions of Belonging and ‘Home’.