Annie Edwards is a multidisciplinary fine artist and lecturer at Stroud School of Art. Her practice is characterised by its complexity and heterogeneity, often focusing on the visceral and multisensory aspects of body-based art. Central to Edwards' work is the exploration of the human body from biological and neuroscientific perspectives. She uses her creativity as a diagnostic tool to define the intensity of our sensory landscapes, taking ownership of our vulnerabilities and blurring the boundaries between artist, artwork and viewer. With her empathic sensitivity, Edwards juxtaposes dark subject matter with comic irony. She uses unconventional and unsettling materials to express personal narratives, embracing the concept of beauty in the grotesque. Edwards’s impressions of physiological and psychological states offer raw insights into the human experience, fostering conversations at the intersection of art, science, and humanity.

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"I believe that art should generate a sense of embodiment through stimulation and participation. To experience art through sight, touch, sound, taste and smell creates an inclusive experience for the viewer. This is essential to my practice and is the theme that runs throughout my work."

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She has exhibited in Vancouver, BC and across the UK and will be studying a Master's in Sculpture at the RCA from September 2024.