Amy Hill is a multidisciplinary image maker based in the South West of England.

Whilst in Stöðvarfjörður, my practice helped ground me. I would make marks of the beautifully unfamiliar landscape of mountains and ocean, and the blurred snow scape from the minibus window en route to get groceries from Bónus. My writing practice became integral to my image making process and sparked a series of lino prints inspired by my morning alarm of Redpolls, an encounter with a raven and the Icelandic horses whose ears poked the mountain tops.

Having the time to solely make art, be still, and be in awe every waking second, allowed me to create from a place of instinct and curiosity. I didn’t put any pressure on a final outcome and allowed myself to explore other creative outlets such as movement improvisation, singing and filming which filtered into my work.

However, my time was made by the people I met at the Fish Factory. I have come away so inspired by the minds of the artists I shared this experience with, and the team hosting and running such a rich creative and cultural hub. Truly a transformational place.

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