OUTPOST presents the work of Hazel Soper (based in Newcastle/Norwich)
The installation work explores women’s histories and British folkloric traditions, drawing threads from the past to the contemporary issues women face. An ecofeminist lens focusses on land use and ownership, and the comparison between women’s bodies and environments as contested property, specifically looking at the local legend of the Somerton Witch, who was buried alive inside St Mary’s Church. Hazel is a video installation artist, exploring the effects of technology and capitalism on women’s autonomy. Referencing traditions of female labour, she often use textiles to create installation elements, alongside close-up, non-narrative video pieces. Collage also has a strong presence throughout her work, both with analogue collages, and through the juxtaposition of appropriated text in video, audio and print form.
She has completed residencies at The Maltings, Berwick (05/2022) and at Fish Factory Arts, Cornwall which culminated in solo exhibition, Altar for the Commons (09/2020). Her work has been shown both nationally and internationally, including at NeMe, Limassol, 2019; FaB Festival, Bath, 2018; AIR Gallery, Altrincham, 2018, and the Baltic, Gateshead 2021.
Check out Hazel— www.hazelsoper.com
