{"title":"Helen Acklam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eHelen Acklam is a mixed media artist originally from Yorkshire however now settles in the South West of Scotland. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_x_elementToProof\"\u003eThe underlying narrative to her work is based on landscape and its place in history, people and \u003cbr\u003eevents. Habitation, occupation and memory traces of lives lived also contribute to the evidence of \u003cbr\u003estories told. Research and history are therefore vital to her practice in order to explore the \u003cbr\u003epersonal journey. This research is then used to explore the relationships between people and \u003cbr\u003eplace.\u003cbr\u003eThrough the materials used which are either found, made or collected, the intention is to bring \u003cbr\u003ememory and history together to evidence people and place.\u003cbr\u003eHer choice of materials varies in order to explore both natural and man-made landscapes. \u003cbr\u003eShe chooses to layer her paintings with texture and collage. The The collages are made utilising found materials local to \u003cbr\u003ethe place such as sand, peat, stone and rock. Wallpaper from derelict cottages, books, vintage \u003cbr\u003emaps and textiles are also used.\u003cbr\u003eWith all present, a direct link in relationship to the land, place and the work are created.\u003cbr\u003eBoxes and assemblages are created to contain artefacts and symbolic materials discovered on \u003cbr\u003esite. Sketchbooks are vital for her research, experimentation and exploration of the processes \u003cbr\u003einvolved. Photography and film-making is also used to document and record visual information. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_x_elementToProof\"\u003eHelen \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/4178\/2102\/collections\/Helen_Acklam_PP_3ebaf3f3-785b-414d-850f-201eed9024ed.jpg?v=1784555789","url":"https:\/\/scotlandart.com\/collections\/helen-acklam.oembed","provider":"ScotlandArt Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}