Jilly Sinden, originally from Johanesburg, South Africa, made her way to London in the 1970s, where she earned a BA honours degree in textile design from Middlesex polytechnic. Her career as a landscape designer has deeply influenced her artistic creations, blending the vibrant colors and textures of Africa with her textile background. Jilly employs a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic paints, natural woods sourced globally, and unique antique pieces found in flea markets, resulting in captivating artworks that tell a story.