Claudette Forbes

Path and Inspiration

Claudette was born and raised in inner city Bristol, the child of generation Jamaican immigrants. As a teenager, the race riots in her neighbourhood in 1980 made a lasting impression. Her curiosity about the government's attempts to fix things ultimately led to me pursuing a 30 year career in area regeneration. These experiences are reflected in her work. She gathers ideas by observing scenes in her neighbourhood. She brings her musical skills to create soundscapes to accompany her art.