Emily Haysom
I am an artist and landscape architect. I make art as an ongoing reflection on life. Words and visual form express the stories I am surrounded with - those of others and my own. I am curious about how people are connected, or disconnected, and our sense of belonging, or unbelonging, in the world.
In my landscape research I use art as a contemplative discipline to explore the extent to which we live in conflict or collaboration with natural systems.
While part of my practice is connective and socially engaged, I draw strength from quiet observation through drawing, painting and writing.
Qualifications and training
2015 MA Landscape Architecture University Of East London.
1996 - English Literature BA Hons, UEA and OU
Solo exhibitions
2010 - Rapunzel's Shout, Babylon Gallery, Ely
2008 - Paintings, The Old Fire Engine House, Ely, Cambs
2007 - Women's Names, New Hall Gallery, Cambridge
Group exhibitions
2020 - Lockdown and Light https://www.instagram.com/p/CKtgiQMFIfB/
2019 -The Golden Show, Centrespace Gallery, Bristol
2005 - A Breath of Fresh Air, Byard Art, Cambridge
2005 - Canvas: Three Textile Artists, Babylon Gallery, Ely
2004 - Art Auction East, Bury St Edmunds Gallery, Bury St Edmunds
2002 - Spring Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park, London
Commisisons and awards
2008 - Precious Things, The Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, Cambs
2007 - Bride, The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral, Ely Projects
2004 - Sanctuary for RC church, with Rowan Haysom, architect, Peterborough
2006 - Sense and sensuality, Bag (please touch) was shortlisted for the Blindart Sense and Sensuality competition
2006, Blindart, London 2005 - Grants for the Arts, Arts Council England
2004 - 30 x 30 competition, First Prize, artworks-mk, Milton Keynes Other
2007 - Tela/Bride, Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral, Ely (ACE)
2008 Precious Things, Lantern Community Primary, and Highfield School Ely