Personal profile

Experience

My illustration practice is focused towards editorial, publishing and exhibition contexts. 

My work often explores themes of human connection and diversity. I aim to create artwork that resonates with audiences. 

I have been commissioned as an illustrator for organisations including UNESCO, The National Portrait Gallery, The New York Times, Routledge, British Red Cross, The Royal College of Midwives, The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Art Fund and The School of Life.

I have also created artwork for advertising projects with brands including Airbnb, Mars, Campari, Calvin Klein, Waitrose, Boots, Ocado, Avon and P&O.

I have illustrated five non-fiction books, published by HarperCollins, Ronshin, and Callisto. 

Press interviews, features and coverage of my work include Creative Review, Juxtapoz, It’s Nice That, and Creative Boom. 

 
Group Exhibitions: 
 
2025 Major Arcana, Centrespace Gallery, Bristol. 
 
2025 Inside Feelings, Centrespace Gallery, Bristol. 
 
2024 Cabinet of Curiosities, Rhoose Library, Barry.
 
2016 Shelf Care, Tobacco Factory, Bristol.
 
2016 Feathers and Fur, The Grain Barge, Bristol.
 
2015 Picture Shack, Fringe Arts, Bath.
 
2013 COLOURS Parlour Showrooms, Bristol.
 
2012 The Say Anything Project, The Roosevelt 2.0, Florida, USA.
 
2012 Joining the Dots, ShOp, Bristol.
 
2011 Break a Lead, The Gallery in Shoreditch, London. 
 
2011 Elephant Graveyard, Urban Outfitters, Bristol.
 
2010 Treasure, ShOp, Bristol.

Teaching interests

I lead practice-based and contextual studies modules on the USW BA (Hons.) Illustration programme, and have been an invited speaker on the UWE MA Graphic Arts, and City of Bristol College’s ‘Work Forward’ programmes. 

In 2019 I delivered a talk and workshop at the Apple Store, Carnaby Street, as part of their ‘Apple Today’ project. 

In 2022 I was invited by The Association of Illustrators to deliver a talk for their ‘Inside Illustration’ project. 

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  • Bobeam Tree Trail

    Norris , B. (Designer), Feb 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formDigital or Visual Products

  • Loud and Queer

    Norris , B. (Other), 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formDigital or Visual Products

  • UNESCO International Literacy Day 2022

    Norris , B. (Designer), 2022

    Research output: Non-textual formDesign

    Open Access
  • Cabinet of Curiosities

    Norris , B. (Other), Feb 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formExhibition

  • Dance of the Demons

    Norris , B. (Other) & Owen, C. (Other), May 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formExhibition