Angie Hardwick United Kingdom

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I am a Freelance Visual Artist, my specialism is ceramics. I make a range of functional and non functional items. I sell and exhibit work at various locations and events. I also work with different companies, facilitating creative workshops to a variety of groups, with varying ages and abilities, within the local community.

Life is complicated and untidy.

My ceramic tile and sculptues concentrates on personal journeys we take. I incorporate familiar objects that introducing light humour to balance the seriousness of life. Currently my work presents a quirky and humorous take on the trials and tribulations of being parent. Embedded within the pieces are mementoes that link to childhood memory. I utilise cast replicas of toys and impressed detail to illustrate comical scenarios that happen around me. My pieces explore emotions and concentrating on the relationships within our family. A playful approach is used to highlight dreams and fears for my children’s future.

I have been a lead facilitating artist for several years and I have worked with various companies on many creative projects. I have deliver workshops with a wide variety of groups, in a number of different communities, ranging from preschool to residential homes. I particularly like working with groups dealing with challenging issues, such as special needs, mental health illnesses, homelessness, drug and alcohol problems.

My work usually consists of delivering one off sessions or a series of short workshops. Recently I have been involved a few Art commission projects, this work links my strengths and weaknesses, challenging me on many levels, offering personal achievement.