Mollie Faye Harris West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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My practice explores the relationship between movement, emotion, and texture through the dual mediums of oil paint and clay. Each piece is an intuitive dialogue between control and spontaneity, a balance that mirrors my personal experience of living with dyspraxia, where creativity becomes both expression and grounding.

Mollie Faye Harris: Artistry and Advocacy From Early Inspiration to Contemporary Expression From Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire

At just twenty-three years old, Mollie Faye Harris is making her mark as a contemporary artist, turning early personal challenges into radiant, gold-infused works that resonate with movement and emotion. Working intuitively, Mollie employs textured brushwork and flowing forms, creating paintings that blur the lines between impressionism and expressionism. Gold leaf features prominently in Mollie's art, finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence, reflecting both personal and poignant connections for the artist and those who view her work. Through her creations, Mollie expresses resilience and strength.

Early Artistic Journey and Teaching Mollie began creating art at the age of two, always drawn to drawing and imaginative expression. Despite leaving school with only one qualification and living with dyspraxia, she found that movement shaped her artistic perspective. For Mollie, art is a way of thinking and making sense of the world, unconstrained by structure or perfection. She finds peace of mind in the act of creation. Mollie further studied Art at college receiving her English GCSE and multiple Distinction stars.

As a Creative Arts Teacher, Mollie teaches art, singing, and drama to children with behavioural difficulties. She also serves as a parish counsellor, also working with children. Mollie is a member of Biasan in Bradford and helps refugees and asylum seekers. She has worked in schools and runs Art workshops as well as teaching Art in community Centres across Bradford. Mollie finds this work rewarding, valuing teamwork and community spirit. Additionally, she advocates for Bradford Rape Crisis, supporting those affected by violence against women and sexual exploitation. She also has featured on podcasts and raised awareness about endometriosis and sexual violence. Her new collection, ‘The Body They Dismiss’, challenges perceptions of women’s health, especially regarding chronic pain and empathy.

Exhibitions and Community Work

Mollie has exhibited her work across the country, including taken part in ‘Victorious Voices’ with Lee Cooper, focusing on themes of abuse, success, and survival. She acknowledges the sadness and pain often present in artists and how these contribute to personal development, equality, and non-judgemental collaboration, her mother Amanda Harris runs Applause Theatre company and has been a director and producer for over 20 years she is also community development manager in Bradford. Mollie is proud to work alongside councillors and her Mother.

Artistic Inspirations

Mollie’s inspiration comes from her mother and other artists, notably Louise Hepworth-Wood of the Ilkley Arts Society and David Hockney. They inspire her due to the colours and abstract shapes whilst using a range of media. Mollie studied them during her college years. Personal Meaning and Impact Creativity has always been part of Mollie’s life. Art is deeply meaningful to her, providing solace and clarity. It has helped her navigate challenging times, becoming her whole life. Emotions play a significant role in her process, with gold symbolising resilience and internal strength, marking the pathway for momentum and flow.

Motivation and Challenge

When creating, Mollie feels motivated to challenge societal norms. Her art is a form of escapism and provides a sense of peace and hope not just for herself but children and families across Bradford. Community and Exhibition Mollie’s exhibitions, including ‘Art in Your Eyes’, are rooted in community and support. She values the inclusive, warm, and kind camaraderie among artists and attendees.

Story Behind the Art

Each piece carries its own story, with themes often drawn from personal experience and advocacy. Clayton in Bradford holds particular importance for Mollie, as community art projects there were her starting point. She aspires to continue building her future within such vibrant artistic communities.