"When I create, I enter a state of flow, where I can channel my emotions, feel present and heal."
Creating and expressing myself through art is something I have always naturally done. If I don't create for a while, the yearning and craving becomes stronger – it's like a deep hunger within me. It's like my soul feels caged and silenced until I pick up a paintbrush, and when I do, it's a dance between peace and passion that brings equilibrium and grounds me. It gives voice to my emotions while simultaneously bringing shadow aspects to light. Art brings me closer to oneness, to wonder, and what really matters in life.
Artist statement
Harriet Adkin was born in Sidcup, Kent in 1993 and currently lives and works in London. Appearing as rich, etheric scenes, Harriet’s work transports us to otherworldly realms in an exploration of consciousness. The journey of each art piece evolves from a series of rituals that connect her with her body and intuition. With an intuitive approach, she combines watercolour pigment and oil paint to dictate the tonality of her predominantly abstract creations. Harriet’s art serves as a conduit for emotional connection. Her paintings act as mirrors, gently revealing what viewers may need to process, release, and heal within themselves.
Exhibitions
Kaeçen, 2023
A specially created piece of artwork based on one of Kaeçen's signature scents. Kaeçen is an artistic fragrance house communicating purely through creative expression and visual art mediums. The PV was held on October 27th 2023, at The Stables in Covent Garden, London.
Features
Inside Kent, 2023
Heiter Magazine, 2022
A Space Between - Artist in Residence, 2022