ABOUT

Tara Burdett (b. 2000) is a textile artist and portrait painter based in Manchester, UK.

Burdett’s practice considers loss/gain interactions, dualistic rituals and power dynamics. Their works navigate states of becoming by portraying textures in motion.

Many of their works are intentionally damaged, defaced or otherwise destroyed after completion so as to confront the feelings of grief that come with loss, and to allow for regeneration of the materials of the artwork itself.

Education

BA Fine Art & Art History, Manchester School of Art, UK

École des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Group Exhibitions

2025

Militia, Stretford Mall, Manchester

Senses II: No Romance, YES Basement, Manchester

2024

Senses, Islington Mill, Manchester

Blah Open, Withington Public Hall Institute, Manchester

Degree Show, Manchester School of Art  

2023

Indelicate 2.0, Antwerp Mansion, Manchester

2022

EXHALE, Deaf Institute, Manchester

bilan, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Residencies

2025

Militia, Stretford Mall, Manchester, UK

2022

PLUTO, Valencia, Spain