Author Archives: Siân Hutchinson

Following unexpected times of Pause, the R & D is complete. The next step is to find an Artist Residency to refine my process, create large works on site (where the light shines through) and give viewers an opportunity to Pause.  I have shared my journey via presentations online.  This can be available to view duringContinue reading “Finally”

March 10th, we moved out of our house. I am now settling into transient living. Pausing in our van between house sitting for Space, to spread out and continue my paper explorations. Pause, Space and the gaps in-between:  What is not there, stimulates curiosity. Objects can present an opportunity for Pause. It is where the gapsContinue reading “Phase 4…”

On February 7th I moved into the upstairs Gallery at Llandudno Museum. I will be here two days a week until the beginning of March, when the Gallery re opens. Here I have a creative ‘space’ to explore my art process. A ‘pause’ from distractions at home where my art studio is being packed away, ready to moveContinue reading “Phase 3…”

On the 9th of November, I viewed images in the Oriel Môn collection as well as their collection on the Art UK web site. I explored my project themes, particularly in relation to Wellbeing. The sun acted like a focus for meditation, making me stop a little longer and my pulse slow down.  This reminded me ofContinue reading “Phase 2…”

Ashmolean Museum, The Natural History Museum and the Pitt Rivers Museums, Oxford. Week starting October 17th. Starting with quick sketches I continued with photographing, as inspiration was so abundant!

My intentions are: To take a pause from my normal routines and focus on this theme. To identify Ma in specific museum collections through what I see, hear and feel. To identify Ma in my experience of documenting objects / images and exploring my ‘from flat to form’ process of cutting and shaping paper.