Sue Hotchkis Artist Statement
I find inspiration amongst the insignificant elements that I encounter on my travels both home and abroad. I aim to create fragments that capture the essence of place.My work is informed by my passion for surface found in both urban and rural landscapes, highlighting the beauty caused by the passage of time, where exposure to the elements creates a harmony between the man-made and the natural.
Colour and the layering of surfaces is a fundamental element in my work, along with the juxtaposition of form and shapes, constructed and layered to give depth of composition. Hand and machine stitch adds another layer binding the fabric together and adding a subtle tonal, painterly effect.
Printed, hand painted and discharged fabric, collaged together, layered with cut back sections exposing and exploiting a surface rich in texture and colour encompassed by frayed and torn edges.
Susan Hotchkis