Harriet Horton is a London-based artist applying neon lighting with taxidermy. The largely self-taught practitioner, tired of the traditional presentation of taxidermy lends the ancient art a surreal and contemporary, pop twist.
Horton’s approach to taxidermy has always set out to explore animals in a foreign environment from their original habitat. The use of dyes and lighting allow a playful narrative to a medium that sometimes holds a macabre association. It’s this juxtaposition of organic material with neon lighting that has become her signature style.
Projects credited in
- Championing Diversity: Meet the LGBT+ Creative Leaders of TomorrowWhilst diversity in the Creative Industries is flourishing, there’s still tracks to be made towards equality and inclusivity for all. Discover fresh ideas from people changing perspectives for the better, as nominated by 8 creative icons from across the globe, brought together by WeTransfer and The Dots.50
Work history
Art Director
- 458 Hackney Rd, London E2 9EG, UKFreelance
Set design, build and art direction for a short film commission by Tate Britain for the 'Queer British Art' exhibition. http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/35502/1/shon-faye-s-film-turns-society-s-queerphobia-back-on-itself
Producer
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Producing a short film, 'Incomplete' featuring Andrew who I met through the Age UK sister scheme, Opening Doors. The film speaks of Andrew's Trans and mental health issues and the loneliness that can occur within older LGBT communities. The film was selected for the 2017 BFI Film Festival.
https://vimeo.com/213635518
Skills
- Visual Arts
- Art Direction
- Design
- Taxidermy
- Sculpture
- Art Curation