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
2007 - Bride (installation), Lady Chapel Ely Cathedral (ACE)
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
Helping Artists Keep Going
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