Who is Tansy?
I’m Tansy – an artist living and working in the Alpujarras region of Southern Spain, where I run my studio and gallery in Órgiva.
I’ve exhibited across the UK and am now building my practice here in Spain, making work that doesn’t quite fit the ‘fine art’ box – and I’m perfectly happy about that. I paint with industrial materials, add generous amounts of glitter and gold leaf, and yes, sometimes incorporate dead insects. The result? Bold, joyful pieces that tend to catch people off guard in the best way.
My work ranges from unusual abstracts that feel a bit like alien landscapes, to my soundscape paintings – where I paint the unique waveforms of sounds that matter to people. I’ve painted everything from meaningful songs and cherished voice messages to the particular rhythm of my husband’s snoring (a commission from myself, that one). Each soundscape turns something you can only hear into something you can see and hold onto.
I’ve recently joined The Artmixture Collective, an international creative group where I’m collaborating with artists from around the world. It’s been inspiring to work alongside such different practices and perspectives.
Running my studio in Órgiva means I get to share the creative process through workshops and classes, which has become one of my favorite parts of what I do. There’s something lovely about a room full of people discovering what happens when you let yourself experiment and get a bit messy.
I find inspiration in the oddest places and I’m always open to new opportunities – whether that’s exhibiting, collaborating, or creating something completely unexpected. If you’d like to work together or just have a chat about a project, drop me a line at art@tansyisanartist.com