Reflection, research, development – Holly Rowan Hesson

My new installation Bridge is on view (and weathering nicely in the semi-derelict space this winter!) at Hull Artist Research Initiative (HARI) space in Hull until 25 January 2025. (See flyer in link and check HARI Instagram for latest on opening times and events.)

Bridge is an installation comprised of three parts. The work responds to the building and the circumstances of the proceeding residency. All the materials used were either found on site, recycled from my previous works or found in my studio.

In addition this new work connects with my research on critical infrastructure, in particular bridges, undertaken as part of my Leeds Creative Labs project working with the School of Civil Engineering at University of Leeds – From Receptors to Effectors (RECEF).

Thanks to Lens Lab Project for including my photograph Yellow Mesh in their Re:ject group show. Great close to the year and link to 2025 when work on my Not Sculpture project will be front and centre

Happy to have started my AA2A residency at York St John University where I’ll be learning new darkroom skills and print processes for the first time in order to integrate new elements into my installation work as well as make a suite of standalone works exploring altered visual and sensory responses to the experience of physical space, architecture and the built environment.