Johny Todd is a multidisciplinary British artist, designer and maker whose practice spans Fine-Art installations, fine-metalwork and design-craft, often at the intersection of traditional craft techniques and contemporary aesthetic frameworks that emphasise materiality, process, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Active professionally since 1992, he has undertaken numerous commissions and exhibitions. He holds degrees a BA (Hons, 1st Class) degree in Fine Art Painting and an MA in Silversmithing, Jewellery and Related Products from the renowned Birmingham School of Jewellery, UK.
He is a member of the The (British) Guild of Master Craftsmen and in addition to his individual practice, Johny regularly collaborates with Debbie Todd as ProteanArt (est. 2009). He also established WY STUDIOS (est. 2019), an independent community for artists, designers, and makers with a display space/gallery/shop in the West midlands of England, UK - the (original) ‘Shire’.
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In 2019, Johny (in collaboration with ProteanArt) established WY STUDIOS in Woodings Yard, Stafford, U.K. - a vibrant, independent community of artists, designers, and makers.
With a unique physical display space/gallery/shop, that can be visited, his work, handcrafted leather goods and handmade watches can be purchased or commissioned. This venue also showcases selected curated products from local and international artists & artisans, plus art supplies and books.
On the Johny Todd website a selection of his products can be ordered: most of these items can be customised to individual colour specifications, and personalisation added, with some basic ‘stock’ versions available too. See Ts&Cs
He also hosts participatory creative sessions where one can make versions of his products* in leather, experiencing the making/craft processes he employs.
His work also extends to offering a premium quality bespoke picture framing service; offering display solutions for an array of creative items, such as prints, paintings, canvases, 3D collectables and heritage items.
Visit the shop, or make an appointment by contacting him via telephone or email.
