Artist Statement
After a short time teaching in Japan, I have lived and worked in South Wales UK for 10 years. For much of that time I have had a studio with Elysium Gallery Swansea, but now work predominantly from home near Cardiff, picking up opportunities for focused studio time and project development whenever I can.
My practice explores the language of sound, space and movement through the production of mark-making. The results are sometimes direct visual records of these subjects and can evolve into sculptural works. Graphic scores in music and dance are a key influence.
I work predominantly in monochrome, which allows me to focus on the raw energy of line, form, rhythm and texture. I favour minimalist aesthetics and seek to create harmony and balance in my compositions.
Photography by Sam Mills-Williams
Over the years I have collaborated with experimental sound and movement artists to further understand the dialogue between drawing and sound, and drawing and movement. These interactions often sit between intention and spontaneity, inferring a sense of logic within gestural chance.
In recent years I have been developing and prototyping ‘drawing instruments’ - experimental tools that introduce an element of unpredictability, expanding the possibilities of gesture and control.
Photography by Sam Mills-Williams
2025
Oriel Canfas Artist in Residence, solo exhibition and performance with members of the South Wales Improvisers
(Aug)
Cardiff UK
2023
Långrådna Culture Centre Artist in Residence
(Aug)
Valdemarsvik SE
Dance Ireland residency
(June)
Dublin, IRL
2022
West Cork Arts Centre Artist in Residence
(Aug)
Co Cork (IRL)
Fragments in Constellation,
International group show,
(July)
Co Cork, IRL
2021
Swansea Open (Open call)
Glynn Vivian Gallery
(Dec)
Swansea UK
Oriel Lockdown (Open call)
Aberystwyth Arts Centre,
(Aug)
Aberystwyth UK
2019
RIP - WIP
16 College Str.
(Nov)
Swansea UK
Gallery 3
(Apr-May)
Elysium Gallery, Swansea UK
Solo Show
(March)
Elysium Gallery, Swansea UK
Exhibition interview here
Elysium Gallery Artist in Residence
(Jan-March)
Swansea UK
2018
Some Things We Forgot to Remember - Now The Hero
(Sept -Oct)
Swansea Museum, Swansea UK
Glynn Vivian Gallery Artist in Residence
(Feb-April)
Swansea UK
2017
Swansea Open
(Dec)
Black, triangle, line series selected
Glynn Vivian Gallery, Swansea UK
Elysium 10th Birthday Open Studios
(Oct 28th)
Elysium Studios, Swansea UK
Tokyo Digital Artists 2nd Annual Exhibition
(June)
Design Festa Gallery Harajuku, Tokyo JP
Exhibition Catalogue
Wrexham Open
(April)
Line Drawing series selected
Undegun, Wrexham UK
2016
theBloc VIP Show
(June-July)
217 High Street, Swansea UK
Exhibition Catalogue
Exhibition review
theBloc Drawing Show
(May)
217 High Street Swansea UK
Bio
Hazel Cardew graduated with a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Gloucestershire in 2012 and has since participated in group shows and residencies in the UK and internationally.
Qualifications: Arts Foundation Degree Stourbridge College 2009,BA Fine Arts (1st Class Hons) University of Gloucestershire 2012.
Awards: Greenwich Decorative Fine Arts Society (GDFAS) Travel Award Grant 2011 (Prague)
