ARTIST, WEB DESIGNER & WRITER
VISUAL ARTIST
A constant inspiration for my work is the home and the relationship people have with their own. I make art by exploring seemingly trivial objects, and remake these by playfully transforming them to tell a story.
‘It succeeds both as art and as a form of social cohesion.’ – Giles Sutherland
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WEB DESIGNER
I am a web designer who creates self-manageable websites for sole traders and small businesses, specialising in working with artists, writers and arts organisations.
‘It’s like I handed you a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of a black puddle and you waved your magic wand…’– Lorna Fraser
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WRITER
Drawing on my experience as a Scottish creative living in France, I write short essays about the stories old houses hold and the lessons nine years of running an artist residency have taught me about people.
‘Your storytelling is wonderful, Julia! Quite compelling!’– Lloyd Jerome
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STUFF & THINGS
Close-Knit Opening
24th August 2010. The exhibition opening at Timespan was a huge success, with 56 people attending, including kids. I was delighted! Director of Timespan, Nicola...
The Sunday Times – Making Light of Domestic Routine, The C-Word
8th November 2009. A Wee Bit of Light Relief. A Collaboration between Julia Douglas, Clare Waddle and Rebecca Wilson. 'While the group's work harnesses traditional...
Newbury Weekly News – Fabric of Life Exhibition
October 2008. '...a playful comment on class and table manners' at Arlington Arts, Snelsmore. 'Julia Douglas' oven gloves bear 'X-ray' prints of the working hands...
Album Cover for The Graeme Mearns Band
'Some Kind Of Bliss' by The Graeme Mearns Band was brought out on the Partners In Grime Label in 2007. With Graeme Mearns on vocals, lead guitar and synthesizers; John...
