Ella Plume

My name is Ella Plume, and I’m a multi-media artist based in Hertford. My work is deeply personal, often rooted in themes like mental health and body image insecurities - subjects that resonate with my own journey and the way I’ve viewed myself over the years. I believe in the power of art to connect, heal, and challenge perceptions, and I use a variety of mediums to bring each concept to life, depending on the story I want to tell and the emotional impact I aim to create.

Over the past few years, I’ve developed a practice that explores emotional depth and vulnerability through different forms of media. I often let the subject matter guide my choice of material — whether that’s through painting, mixed media, sculpture, or textiles.

Moving forward, I’m excited to explore themes like feminism and the double standards still present in today’s society. I’m also interested in experimenting with wearable art — sewing and painting directly onto clothing to merge self-expression with fashion.


The work I create centres around body image and the way we perceive ourselves, exploring the tension between perception and reality. I challenge beauty standards while embracing self-acceptance, using wire and clay to convey both the struggles and the beauty of body image. Through sculpture, I reflect on how we see ourselves and how we are seen, allowing space for new perspectives.

I sculpt figures and other insecurities to show how each one is unique, imperfect, and undeniably human aiming to challenge the beauty narratives imposed by the media. Inspired by my own experiences and the stories of others, I celebrate what many have been conditioned to see as flaws. Rather than something to be “fixed,” these features are marks of individuality.

My aim isn’t to force self-love but to form a place where people feel seen. In a world filled with judgment, my work invites quiet acceptance, encouraging viewers to recognise their own beauty without pressure to change. Using clay, I elevate what makes us real, reminding us that imperfection is not just normal but worth embracing.