Bay Backner – Embroidered oil paintings. Contemporary female surrealist painter & embroiderer. Artist in oil paint & thread, art on identity and the subconscious mind.

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Bay Backner to read her new book on creativity at Jan Royce Gallery

May 27, 2021

Bay Backner interviewed by The Valencian on her current exhibition at Jan Royce Gallery

May 22, 2021May 25, 2021

Bay Backner interviewed by Valencia TV News about her Art Walk initiative

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

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Amazing week interviewing women artists for my upcoming book on inclusive creativity. Got thinking about the projects I have recommended recently to friends - here are a few for you! First @the_persistence_ an essential weekly round up of female-focused news articles. This and @alisha___g 's @nytimes newsletter "in her words" are excellent. Then, @openspacecontemporary' s monthly programme of Un/Learning events with seriously good artists and curators, by @kabakcihuma, and most of all projects by two women I'm proud to call friends. @exshaps work on the censorship of female bodies with @nipeople and @stillonoir 's consciousness raising on her insta stories, especially on equal rights and pride. Thank you for your inspiration and activism x

Just a week ago this happened and I'm still catching up with all the ideas! First book reading with 12 amazing women at @janroycegallery - all seats full, electric atmosphere thanks to the openness and participation of everyone there. The book is all about inclusive creativity - provisionally titled 'The 21 Days to Creativity' - a practical guide to creative confidence and fulfillment for all. So excited, especially after the support and enthusiasm of last Sunday. Huge thank yous to @niceinmotion @duncankaty @maria.j.serrano @sandigoodwinabstract @smile.leeena seemadueland @cactusdhiver @graciesmuse @alexbakerimages, Elaine, Elena and Margaret, and of course Kees x

Last chance to see exhibition Abril Despierta @janroycegallery this weekend - these are three of my five paintings showing alongside amazing work by @tatianaroig.art.gallery & @aleksandra_istorik. Closing on 30th May. (And just two spaces left for my book reading on creativity in the gallery this Sunday at 12pm. See previous post for details). Hope to see you there!

Excited to be reading from my new book this Sunday! @janroycegallery 12pm-12.45pm It's a free event but limited to 12, you can register by DM or at Art Nights Out on Meetup. The event's all about how we can find more creative fulfillment in our busy lives. I'll be reading about creativity, creative myths, creator-loneliness, permission, muses and creating on fragmented time. After the short reading we'll have a 20 min open floor discussion on the chapters' themes and our own experiences.

Saying hi after a month's insta break! (Recovering from the awesome-intense-ness of #artwalkvlc). Catching up on loveliness from May - @tinamccallan 's beautiful interview with me in @valencian.es ; with @jeronimobc at Tina's interactive installation @gvamubav ; @apunt_media interview about Art Walk and visiting @stillonoir epic mural after an afternoon at new female-focused arts venue @lasalavalencia with artist @sandigoodwinabstract.... ALSO many of you guys know that I've been locked away writing a book. It's called The 21 Days of Creativity. It's a practical guide to creative fulfilment and finding your authentic self. If you'd like to be a reader of the book while I'm working on the drafts, DM me. You'll get a massive thanks in the credits and the opportunity to see the chapters as they are ready x