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Hotchkis studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Embroidery and a Masters Degree in Textiles. She lectured in Manchester, teaching adults and pre- degree students Art and Textiles. In 2007 she left teaching and now works at home in her studio on the Black Isle in the Highlands of Scotland. By us- ing print techniques and machine stitch she creates two-and-three-dimensional abstract wall pieces. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, with a recent solo show in Australia. She has undertaken private commissions as well as been included in several publications. She is a member of the Inter- national Textile group Quilt Art and is a member of SAQA, the Surface Design Association and Edge Textiles of Scotland.
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Ortigia (with detail)
voile, silk, cotton, felt 87'' x 36''