the art of imperfection
Welcome to studios of Bex Raven Oxide, where I create unique textile art and photography pieces that reflect the beauty of process, storytelling, and the essence of nature. Each work is a heartfelt expression of craftsmanship.
Textile Artist | Cyanotype Maker | Photographer
I create work that embraces imperfection, memory, and transformation. Using rust, light, and natural processes, I let materials and moments leave their mark. Each piece — whether cloth or image — becomes a record of time, place, and touch..
My practice moves between textiles, cyanotypes, and photography, all connected by the same philosophy: collaboration with the elements.
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Rust dyeing & eco-textiles — cloth transformed by oxidation, weathering, and chance.
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Cyanotypes — deep Prussian blue prints that capture the shadows of plants, objects, and fleeting light.
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Photography — experimental imagery that extends the same tactile, process-led approach.
Every work is unique: a fragment of memory, a surface marked by time.
philosophy
I believe beauty lies in imperfection. I embrace the wabi-sabi principle of finding meaning in decay, fragility, and the passing of time. Cloth becomes skin, photographs become memory, and every mark tells a story.
This is not about controlling the outcome but allowing rust, sun, and chemistry to collaborate — so no two works can ever be the same.
what i offer
Books & Publications — including Rust Dyeing and Other Eco-Dye Methods and other process-led guides.
Original textile artworks — rust-dyed and eco-dyed pieces.
Cyanotype prints — framed originals, editions, and commissions.
Photography — creative, experimental, process-based imagery.
Workshops & Talks — rust dyeing, cyanotype printing, and embracing imperfection in art.
Commissions & Collaborations — for individuals, collectors, and galleries.