Press Release Romsey Library AIR Residency
Elizabeth Hammond - Dates: 21.2.25 and 22.2.25 - Books of Wonder!
“Curiouser and curiouser!” Announcing our next Artist Residency in collaboration with
Romsey Library, with thanks to Test Valley Arts Foundation for their generous funding.
Chapel Arts Studios’ Artist-in-Residence (AIR) programme aims to enhance the interaction
and engagement between visitors and the diverse disciplines within our artistic communities
of Romsey.
Elizabeth Hammond is a passionate artist and educator based in Hampshire with a keen
interest in social engagement. She is a supportive and instinctive teacher who enjoys
facilitating creative experiences, teaching all ages and is committed to providing creative
opportunities for all. She is a Chapel Arts Studios Associate Artist and a Director of Artful
Collective CIC.
Inspired by the awe found in children's storybook classics and surrounded by the
volumes of imagination housed in the bookshelves of Romsey Library, artist Elizabeth
Hammond invites you to discover ‘Books of Wonder’ on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd
February.
Over the two days, between 10am to 4pm, children and adults alike are invited to drop-in to
Romsey Library and unveil the magic of their favourite stories, best-loved characters and
wonder worlds. During this time Elizabeth will be exploring her own wonder-filled miniatu
making and visitors are encouraged to learn more about her artistic practice, through
questions, dialogue and creative responses.
Elizabeth says: “There is something inherently playful about how the distorted scale of an
item can spark curiosity and fascination. The World of Beatrix Potter, Lewis Carroll’s
masterpiece “Alice in Wonderland”, and Mary Norton’s “The Borrowers” all use this device of
altered scale to evoke the feeling of monuments and miniatures, finding awe in the
everyday.”
An exhibition of the finished books made during the residency will be displayed on their ve
own miniature bookshelf.
Romsey Library are focusing on being Green and Thrifty this February half term holiday
and therefore all materials used during the residency (where possible) will be recycled,
recyclable or re-purposed.
