We first met Hannah when she was exhibiting a selection of gorgeous, hand-made pieces from a project of work entitled, "Every coast has a story to tell". Her work emanated a sense of nature, and in line with the central theme, all the elements she brought together were reclaimed or derived from natural sources.
We're delighted to say that Hannah features on our Ethical Database as a mixed media and textile artist, and even more delighted that she took the time to chat to us about her fabulous work, "Every Coast Has A Story To Tell".
©Hannah(2010)
"Currently living in Aberdeen, Scotland, my work takes inspiration from thechanging environment of Scottish coastal communities, in particular theisland of St Kilda.
"The island of St Kilda lies in Scotland's Outer Hebrides and is one of the most remote parts of the British Isles. Also known as the "edge of the world", it was evacuated in 1930 due to the community’s failing economy, bringing an end to a unique and extraordinary way of life. Isolated from the rest of society they were a self sufficient and adaptive people. A breeding ground to one of the largest colonies of gannets, the islanders used to feed upon the seabirds in order to survive.
©Hannah(2010)
"The extraordinary life and unique plight of the St Kildans evoked a strong emotional response in me which is conveyed in my art work. Through materials relevant to my theme I created unique textile art pieces. Each piece was individually made using a mix of media that has a connection to St Kilda. The aim of each piece was to celebrate coastal communities like that of St Kilda. The result was textiles that are unique, precious and most importantly tell the story of a unique way of life.
©Hannah(2010)
"The materials I used were either off the beach, second hand or derived from a natural source. A lot of my work includes knit. For these knitted elements I used natural yarns like linen and cashwool, in their natural colors. It was important to me that the materials I used echoed the lifestyle of those who lived on St Kilda. This meant using materials that were naturally derived.
"Being aware of how materials are derived and produced is important. To be ethical and use materials that are ethically sound is a challenge but is something that should be considered in the design process.
"The end product of an item is also an important factor to take into consideration. As I continue to develop my work, ethical issues are having an increasing influence on the materials I use. It is important to be aware".
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