Louise Hill

Artist Statement

I make sense of my experiences through the interrogation of mundane objects. By channelling an angry yet playful critique of heteronormative discourses, I find something bitter-sweet in the middle.  My work yearns to be developed into something deeper and more uncomfortable; to be allowed to sizzle.

Bio

Louise Hill is a Wellington-based contemporary jeweller who makes colourful work using a range of media. She has been showing her work since 2010 and graduated from Whitiriea in 2020. There is feisty energy to her work, which combined with her sense of humour, allows for unique social commentary.

Louise Hill‘s images

‘In Each Other’s Pockets.’ Neckpiece, 2022, Silk, foam, enamel & found materials, 50x27cm

Nipple and Pocket, 2022, Stirling silver, cotton. 20×17 cm

‘The Other Side of Darkness,’ Neckpiece 2019 Dump plastic, magnets, fabric, nylon, & enamel 23x30cm

‘Don’t drop the soap,’ pendant. 2020, Silk, wood, brass, plaster-resin. 50cmX5cm

‘Two Fingers,’ Ring, 2020, Silicone, wood, plaster-resin. 7 X 5.5 cm

‘Two Fingers and a Thumb,’ Ring, 2020, Silicone, wood, plaster-

‘Fornication,’ brooch, 2019 Dump plastic, copper, fabric enamel & steel, 19 x 12 cm
‘From the Pit,’ Brooch 2019 Dump plastic, copper, fabric enamel & steel, 14 x 13cm

‘The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous,’ 2010 Brooch Perspex, pearls, clay, enamel, paper, steel 13.5 x 11 cm
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‘Keeping it Simple,’ brooch, 2022 Silver, glass, steel, paper, found objects. 13x13cm