Hilary has worked in graphic design for over three decades, mainly designing for print. She started pursuing her personal work in 1987 – painting and drawing and discovered printmaking in 1997.
Her initial inspiration is rooted in observation, an experience, a fleeting moment or mood. The work operates on different levels – the action and physicality of making work, general exploring and discovery, closely linked to personal development.
Hilary prefers experimenting with mixed media, being open to accidentals. Colour, the play of space and light and the essence or mood of the subject itself. She likes the work being open to interpretation. Each plate is used for a limited number of prints, which are often unique, using custom hand-painted chine collé.
Exhibition highlights: Chelsea Town Hall, Camden Arts Centre, 606 Club, Pumphouse Gallery, Barbican Contemporary Print Show, Islington Business Design Centre and Printmakers Council exhibitions across the country. First solo public show: deliBar, Farringdon, April 2001. Regular shows at home studio. Has taken part in Dulwich Festival open studios 2008, 2009, 2010.
All images © 2011 Hilary Tranter. All rights reserved.