Julia Hilton

Artist statement

Concepts
The form and influences for my work came from a close study of the processes of growth in nature - used as a metaphor for our own aspirations processes and discoveries in our lives. The work is primarily sculptured out of unfired brick often in a soft and fluid way to create site specific pieces that act as a sensual counterpoint to the rectilinear world we live in. Landscape and locality inform all aspects of my work as an artist. The form and influence for my work come from a close study of the processes of growth in nature. The work is primarily sculpted out of unfired brick often in a soft and fluid way to create site specific pieces that act as a sensual counter point to the rectilinear world we live in.

Influences
Environment/Ecology, Landscape, Architecture/Urban environment; own gender (Female); organic farming

Career path
Qualifications:

2007/8 Certificate in Landscape Design, University of Greenwich
1997 Permaculture Design Course, Findhorn Foundation
1992 M(Des) Architectural Ceramics, Edinburgh College Of Art
1991 BA Hons Ceramics, Edinburgh College Of Art
1983 BA Hons Economics, Durham University

Teaching Experience:
1999-present Art and Land Sculpture workshops, various sites and age groups
1994/98 Part-time Lecturer, Department Of Art And Design, Worcester College Of Higher Education
1994/95 Schools Workshops, VIth Forms In Schools Across Worcestershire

Areas of work:
Tertiary education
Adult education
Exhibiting
Lecturing
Private commissions
Public art
Residencies
Visual arts consultancy
Lottery applications
Project management
Workshops
Working with architects