Ipsden art installation offers head space

Liz Nicholls

Hayley Trezise tells us about her new, permanent art installation set within the ancient beech tree woodland of Ipsden Estate where she also lives

This installation is a long-term project that’s very close to my heart,” Hayley tells us. “Every detail has been crafted to create a sacred space where visitors can connect with nature, themselves, and everything around them.  

“It’s a healing space, offering people the opportunity to belong, reflect, confess and heal in a setting that encourages profound personal insights. The experience, even in the silence of sitting face-to-face with one of the sculptures, offers visitors a sense of peace and wisdom.”  

Hayley is an intuitive multidisciplinary artist. She is also a fashion designer and shamanic practitioner. A true rule breaker and self-taught fashion rebel, her journey began with crafting clothes and rapidly evolved into the establishment of her own fashion brand. Today, she intertwines the diverse threads of her life into a colourful tapestry that encompasses these various realms. Rejecting artificial divisions, she firmly believes in the inherent connection between art and all aspects of existence, even wearable creations. 

This installation is part of national project, Time to Connect, led by renowned photographer Alistair Morrison (Alistair Morrison).  

At the core of Hayley’s process lies the exploration of liminal realms, a journey that comes to fruition through her mixed media creations. Infused with elements of healing, shamanic journeying, and intuitive expression, Hayley’s art serves to bridge dimensions. 

Her artworks exude a sacred essence, stemming from their ritualistic origins. Every piece has an innate healing quality, extending an invitation to viewers to embark on their own journey — “a voyage into uncharted territories” and an embrace of boundless possibilities. 

From fabric to machinery, paint and pencil to clay and concrete, Hayley creates intricate art forms, each with the potential for narrative interpretation. The stories encapsulated within these pieces remain open, as Hayley’s intention is to allow personal meanings to unfurl naturally, to awaken curiosity, raise an eyebrow in wonder, spark inquiries, and rekindle memories… As she says on her Instagram (@hayleytresizeart) “Let’s embrace every moment, notice every breath, cherish every interaction, and recognize every opportunity.” 

You’re welcome to visit the installation in Ipsden Woods (what3words: resonates.awesome.trickles). For more info about Hayley & her work visit Hayley Trezise


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