About Jas Lewis Henman
If you’ve ever looked at a full moon in awe, you might like my work.
I'm Jas, a felt artist based in Leeds.
My inspiration comes from folk stories; the kind carved into wooden beams, tangled in tree roots and hidden between pages. You'll find nods to archaic art, buckets of folklore and a healthy dose of magic.
Like many artists, I’m a collector - of stories, images, questions. I pluck, snip and stitch the customs of our ancient world to create my own, a world overflowing with whimsy and magic.
Each piece of art has its own set of intentions, of course, but within my practice I try to connect our present selves to the people who came before us. The beliefs and stories our ancestors left us reveal a truth about human nature that deserves to be celebrated.
The face in the moon spoke of illusion.
A wild hare shared where witches would hide.
As above so below, within is without.
This world we create is our own, no doubt.
For commissions, commercial work or wholesale orders, please email jaslewishenman@gmail.com
For design and illustration portfolio, visit www.jaslewishenman.myportfolio.com
Unique Art for Creative Souls
Needle felting is a slow art form that has existed for hundreds of years. The needle has tiny barbs that, with each poke, tangle the wool fibres and knot them into place. The more pokes, the stronger the bond.
Each of our garments is run through our embellishing machine (imagine a sewing machine but with 12 felting needles). One pass through this and our felt designs are certain to stick around.
Because felt art can only be made by hand, we don't recreate designs. Each piece of clothing is completely one-of-a-kind and exists nowhere else in the world.
One of a Kind Wearable Art
Every garment, beret and tapestry is one of a kind and tells its own story. These pieces have been built layer by layer, gradually assembled with the utmost care, and made to live a long life.
I only use well-made second hand and vintage clothing, with a high natural fibre count. Not only do natural wools feel more luxurious, resist dirt and keep you warmer than synthetics, but natural fibres will biodegrade at the same rate as the wool I add.
We might not think about how long our clothes will outlive us, and to be honest, we shouldn’t have to. It’s central to my values that the garments I upcycle live a long, natural life, and don’t outstay their welcome on our beautiful planet.
