Sophie Hannah Walker

My current work explores the relationship between us and our energy. I am asking the question 'can a painting influence how we feel at an energetic level?' I am looking at things such as colour, symbolism, memory and wish plus experimenting with the use of gemstones and scent. Please get in touch if you would like to know more or to commission an artwork. Thank you.
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I make a variety of works using techniques learned from my training in art, design and photography at Croydon Art College and my BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from the University of Brighton, in which I specialised in printed textiles. Since graduating in 1999 I have continued to explore and refine my practice and have taken part in numerous exhibitions; from Brighton Open Houses, Hove Museum and Art Gallery and The Old Aldwych Tube Station. There is frequently an overlap in my work; stitch and embroidery appear on paintings and photographic prints find their way onto my textiles. Photographs are often manipulated until they resemble a print. I enjoy the freedom of this interdisciplinary approach and the exciting results it can often produce. Conversely though, I also appreciate the sim...

London College of Fashion - 2001
University of Brighton !995 -1999
Croydon Art College1991 - 1993

August 2023 Bridlington Open Studios

July 2023 New Beginnings Kreiva Gallery Bridlington

February 2023 Bridlington Contemporary

November 2022 Artwaves Bridlington Spa

December 2022 PAINT! Fronteer Gallery Sheffield

November 2021 Artwaves Bridlington Spa

May 2020 Bridlington Artwaves - POSTPONED

April 2020 Creative Bridlington Arts in April - POSTPONED

January 2020 Bridlington Contemporary Gallery Third Birthday Exhibition

September 2019. A Letter In Mind. The Annual Exhibition for the National Brain Appeal. Oxo Tower Wharf. London.

January 2020 Bridlington Contemporary Gallery Third Birthday Exhibition

June 2019 The Salon des Refuses exhibition - Happenstance Gallery, London

May 2019 Shortlisted for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

May 2019 Artwaves Exhibition Bridlington Spa

September 27 - 30 2018. A Letter In Mind. The Annual Exhibition for the National Brain Appeal. Oxo Tower Wharf. London.

July 2018 Open Exhibition Bridlington Contemporary Gallery

May 2017 ArtWaves, Bridlington Spa, East Yorkshire

July 2016 'Art@Home Farm' Sledmere Estate, East Yorkshire

May 2016 Beechwood House, Driffield, East Yorkshire

May 2016 Triton Gallery, Sledmere Estate, East Yorkshire

October 2014 - January 2015 Old Town Galler...