26/08/2026
🎨 MY ESCAPE: MEET THE ARTISTS – Katy Horwood
What does escape mean to you?
For textile artist Katy Horwood (), it can be found walking along Regent’s Canal through King’s Cross. Katy sees the fascinating contrast between the area’s industrial past and its greener, softer present – from the historic Gasworks to the foliage lining the towpath. 🌿
Her My Escape artwork captures this changing landscape through watercolour, embroidery and appliqué. For Katy, the slow, meditative process of stitching is an escape in itself, while the canal offers a quiet haven in the middle of the city.
Katy is a Camden-based textile artist who returned to her love of embroidery during lockdown, creating work inspired by nature, place and the environment. She also runs creative workshops, sharing the joy of textiles with others.
Her work is one of 35 artworks created by members of the Camden Artist Network for My Escape, now taking over the art benches at King’s Cross.
🌿 Next time you’re in King’s Cross, take a wander along the canal and see the area through Katy’s eyes – you might spot a few familiar details.
📍 Granary Square & King’s Boulevard, King’s Cross
📅 On display until 30 August
🎨 Free to explore