Monoprint can have an ephemeral quality, and she uses the process to capture the changing relationship between light and terrain.
Hetty Haxworth, born in Oxford in 1971, has established herself as a prominent printmaker with over three decades of artistic practice following her graduation from Glasgow School of Art in 1993. Her work has gained recognition through exhibitions at prestigious institutions including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, and Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, while also reaching international audiences through touring shows across Europe, Australia, and North America. Currently working from her studio in rural Aberdeenshire, Hetty creates expressive pieces through monoprint, screenprint, and painted relief on wood techniques.
Light and Landscape Inspirations
Hetty's artistic vision is deeply connected to her surroundings in rural Aberdeenshire, where changing weather patterns dramatically transform the visual landscape. She captures fleeting moments when shafts of light illuminate fields and water bodies, documenting these ephemeral scenes through vibrant compositions. Drawing from her background in textile design and experiences with the Oxford Print Studio, Hetty translates these observations into abstract forms that convey a sense of movement and space.
Process and Artistic Development
The immediacy of monoprinting particularly appeals to Hetty, allowing her to build textural elements and experiment with overlaying colors to create vibrant interactions between hues. Her process begins with translating remembered landscapes into collages or drawings before developing them into prints. Throughout her career, Hetty has received numerous accolades, including grants from Creative Scotland and VACMA Aberdeenshire, and awards from the Scottish Society of Arts. Her work continues to evolve while maintaining a distinctive approach to capturing the geometric patterns, seasonal shifts, and atmospheric qualities of the Scottish landscape.