LAURA BUCKLE (AKA FLORA BUCKET)

I am an artist, researcher, educator, and activist whose practice is rooted in interrogating the global textile industry—particularly its waste and environmental impact.

My current research seeks to unravel the tightly woven complexities of this vast and often opaque system, examining how issues of class and environmental degradation intersect. The textile industry represents one of the most intricate and far-reaching supply chains in global manufacturing. By deconstructing and reconstructing textile waste, my work interrogates the systems at play and calls to account those responsible for perpetuating environmental harm and social injustice.

As a working-class, environmentally focused artist, my practice aims to raise awareness of and inspire action against the global climate crisis. Through socially engaged methods, I create work that invites dialogue and fosters change at both community and individual levels. Using material practices to shift perspectives, I strive to develop sustainable, creative solutions that advocate for ecological preservation.

I recently completed an MA in Art and Ecology at Goldsmiths, University of London—a program committed to exploring ecological contexts and understanding how environmental challenges, including climate breakdown, are deeply intertwined with issues of social justice. My artistic research is now firmly rooted in textiles, focusing on the critical issues of recycling, waste, and the ethical implications of material afterlife.