Sarah Hanner Hopwood
Artwork for Sarah Hanner Hopwood
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
My landscapes are imaginary and inspired by the expansive terrain of the Scottish Highlands and the undulating valleys of South Wales, which is my heritage. My watercolour landscapes incorporate collage from books that have meaning to me, I often use these to inspire the names of my paintings, and I add marks using stitching and other materials. My woven mug mats bring me back to using 100% natural materials to create functional and practical items for the home. I love creating something quietly and slowly in a chaotic and busy world. I use wool, cotton and jute in my handmade pieces and will be expanding the selection when I can in more natural earthy colours.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Being an artist means giving myself permission to slow down and notice the world more closely. I’m drawn to colour, light, texture and the emotional tone of everyday moments, and making art is how I explore and respond to those things. For me it’s less about perfection and more about curiosity, presence, and sharing something that feels real
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I’m a mixed-media artist working mainly with watercolour and hand-woven textiles. My practice is centred around colour, texture, and the emotional tone of everyday moments, often influenced by nature, light, and the changing seasons
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
I don’t have formal art school training, and my practice has developed through online courses, workshops, and ongoing independent study.
Over time I’ve explored different materials and techniques, with my work gradually settling around watercolour and hand-woven textiles, and a focus on colour, texture, and atmosphere.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
I have been exhibiting in England and Wales since 2021, including H Art, Oxfordshire Artweeks, Buckinghamshire Artweeks, Country Living Christmas Fairs, Art in Penallt, Ayot Art Show, Longwick Art Show, Art on the Hill, Oxford Museum Art Fair, Otmoor Art Fair, Broadway Arts Festival, Art in the Park Leamington and many many more.