Denise Hickey

Currently I am considering how we occupy space, how we create safe spaces in communal environments along with a bit of a look at aspirational living.

Generally I have an unnecessary concern with the temporary. And a big attraction to objects.

My work explores the ideas and ideologies that put forward the notion of home as a place of safety.

It addresses a notion of feminine conflict through the materials and techniques I use. Working this way aims to suggest a sense security, nurturing and comfort on one level while simultaneously showing the tension and flaws.

I embrace what are traditionally considered craft construction techniques. I create work using collage, knitting, and reclaimed domestic objects. By using these techniques and easily recognisable objects my work aims to offer a sense of accessibility as a way to give the viewer a “way in”. I hope that by choosing to create work from everyday practices and objects increases the chance for discourse between the viewer and artwork.


Portfolio:

Nothing exists but atoms and empty space.

Making, defining, coping with shared space.

18:48 number 1 “18:48 number 1”

A physical manifestation of imagined definition of domestic space.

18:48 number 2 “18:48 number 2”

A small look at interaction and definition of intimate, personal and domestic space.

18:48 number 3 “18:48 number 3”

A small look at interaction and definition of intimate, personal and domestic space.

Lighthouse number 1 “Lighthouse number 1”

you know, if you owned all these things you would be a better person. I am surrounded by objects that define me.

Lighthouse number 2 “Lighthouse number 2”

Steady, steady...

Some even grew rich and became the object of their neighbours envy number 2 “Some even grew rich and became the object of their neighbours envy number 2”

A Brectian look at aspirational living. With the help of Country Living Magazine.