Becky Nuttall is a British artist, poet and writer whose work often explores themes of personal identity, memory, and societal expectations. Born and raised in the southwest of England, she is strongly influenced by the cultural and religious environments of her youth, particularly the juxtaposition of traditional Catholic convent education as an atheist and the countercultural influences of the 1960s and 1970s. Works include paintings that represent ‘our generation’. This is the generation of women born in the 1950s and were adolescents in the 1970s.
Artistic Practice
Becky Nuttall is an accomplished visual artist. Her art often complements her poetry, creating a multidisciplinary body of work that addresses themes of nostalgia, resistance, and cultural criticism. Her visual style is often layered, reflecting a deep engagement with memory and symbolism, examining the intersections of personal and collective histories.
Poetry and Writing
Becky Nuttall’s poetry and writing delves into the intersections of art, faith, and rebellion, frequently drawing on autobiographical elements. Her sharp but lyrical work often challenges patriarchal narratives and examines how women navigate and resist societal conventions. She is known for her vivid imagery, poignant reflections, and the ability to convey complex emotions with clarity and resonance.
Her writing is also influenced by her academic and professional background in adolescent social development. These influences add depth to her exploration of youth, creativity, and the constraints imposed by institutional systems. Her contemporary place writing records the cultural heritage of her environment and upbringing
Exhibitions and Publications
Becky has shown her work in exhibitions and literary journals. She is also an active participant in the southwest England arts community, contributing to local creative initiatives and community events.
Legacy and Impact
Becky Nuttall’s work resonates with audiences who appreciate art and literature that challenges accepted values and principles while remaining deeply personal. Her contributions to both fields make her a compelling figure in contemporary British art and poetry.
Becky is the Chair of Torbay Guild of Artist, an English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Ambassador Artist, Brixham Heritage Museum trustee and member of Torbay Culture Board
Contact: nuttallbecky@googlemail.com
Exhibitions
Bovey Paradiso Bovey Tracey Open 2024
SWAc Sidmouth Devon 2024
Artizan Gallery Torquay Winter 2024
Bedroom Artists Word and Art Exhibition Totnes 2024
Bovey Paradiso Art of Poetry 2023 -2024
Fronteer Gallery Sheffield ‘Home’ 2024
Flavel Dartmouth 2024 Joint Exhibition with Laura Page ‘Our Generation’
Shipley Underground Market ‘Poetry Makes me Smile 2023
Shipley Underground Market ‘Self Portraits Make me Smile’ 2023
Bovey Paradiso Bovey Tracey Devon 2023 and 2024
Cockington Court Kitchen Gallery Torquay 2023
Artizan Gallery Summer Open Exhibition Torquay 2023
Torbay Guild of Artists at Artizan Gallery Torquay 2023
Artizan Gallery ‘Women Artists’ 2023
Artizan Winter Exhibition 2023
Torbay Guild of Artists Summer Exhibition 2022
Fronteer Gallery Sheffield ‘Postcards’, Sheffield 2023
Artizan Open Summer Exhibition, Torquay 2022
Torre Abbey Museum Cafe Exhibition 2022
Solo exhibition Artizan Gallery 2022
Artizan Open Winter Exhibition 2022
Fronteer Gallery Sheffield ‘All the Small Things’ 2022
RA Summer Exhibition 2021
Torre Abbey Museum Torquay Devon ‘Chasing Rainbows’ 2021
Hereford College of Arts ‘In the Frame” International Women’s Day 2021 with Guerrilla Girls 2021
Artizan Summer Open Exhibition 2021
Torbay Guild of Artists Exhibition 2021
South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts 2021
Artizan Gallery, Winter Open Exhibition 2021
The Holy Art,Dalston London 2021
Fashioning Our History Paper Doll Brent Museum and Archive
Devon Open Studios
Awards
Bursary for solo exhibition Artizan Gallery, Torquay 2022
Best acrylic/oil in show Torbay Guild of Artists 2021
English Riviera UNESCO Geopark Ambassador Artist 2019
The Cavaliere Trophy Torbay Guild of Artists 2018
The Hall Trophy Torbay Guild of Artists 2018
Highly Recommended Torbay Guild of Artists 2018
Highly Recommended Torbay Poetry Festival International Poetry Competition 2018
Curator
Milton Head Pottery Exhibition Brixham Library Devon 2016 and Torquay Library Devon 2017
How Poetry Makes Us Human – Torquay Library Devon 2017
We are Making a New World Artizan Exhibition/Torbay Hospital Torquay Devon 2018
Our Place in the Seven Heavens Artizan Exhibition/Torbay Hospital 2019
Poetry
Bovey Paradiso Poetry and Beyond 2024
CentrePeace Climate Change poetry workshop/film with John Tomkins 2024
Monthly producer and curator Big Poetry Torquay
Reissue ‘Nick’s Gift’ by Beatnpress with updated cover art by Laura Page 2023
Feature poet ‘Poets and Pints’ Barrel House Totnes Devon 2023
Review for Robert Garnham ‘Woodview’ poetry anthology, 2022 book cover
Foreword for Jason Disley poetry anthology ‘Pop V Subterranean’ 2021
Heavy Soul Records Modzine article with Jason Disley 2021
Totnes Community Bookshop poem of the week for International Women’s Day 2021
Commissioned poem for Hereford College of Arts ‘In the Frame” International Women’s Day 2021 with Guerrilla Girls 2021
Susan Taylor and Simon Williams Play anthology poem published 2019
Acumen Journal poem published 2019
Acumen Poets Friday poetry reading 2019
Monthly producer and curator Stanza Extravaganza Torquay 2017 – 2021
Published first anthology ‘Nick’s Gift’ 2019
Torbay Culture Board Conference poetry reading 2019
Support Robert Garnham Our Place in the Seven Heavens poetry reading 2019
Regular performer at Poetry Island Torquay
Torquay Museum World Book Day commissioned poetry reading 2018
Torbay Poetry Festival Highly Commended Award rand reading 2018
Word Stir Totnes Headliner 2019 (inc Headliner)
Published Ink Sweat and Tears 2017
Talks
Leslie Tate interview 2024
English Riviera UNESCO Geopark Ambassador Artist interview – You Tube
Feature interview in Memories of Torquay Town Hall film
Interview with John Tomkins Bowie at Torquay Town Hall
Palace Theatre Paignton Audience with Daytime Talk – Milton Head Pottery, English Riviera Geopark and the Guzzledown Connection 2022
Sound Art Radio Dartington John Eden 2021
The Brave Moment Podcast interview 2020
Voice over for Great Place Scheme evaluation report Torbay Culture 2021
Torbay Hospital online culture talk for staff 2021
Robert Garnham Interview 2019
Radio Devon interview 2019
Torbay Hospital Our Place in the Seven Heavens Art Show talk and poetry reading 2019
Torbay Film Festival presentation speech 2018
The Shorely Magazine filmed interview 2018
The Wombwell Interview 2017
Art Talk – Artizan Gallery Devon 2016
English Riviera Magazine interview 2015