Inspiring Tales of Creative Women Shaping Plymouth’s Art Scene.

Engaging in open dialogues about creativity with younger individuals is enriching. Seeing these discussions mirrored in a film crafted by third-year undergraduate students, Mia Kinchin and shot by Molly Vivian, feels particularly special.

The accompanying text below is excerpted from a book associated with the film written by Kinchin.

Sue is a printmaker and designer from Plymouth. She runs her business from her delightful studio in Alma Yard right in the centre of the city.

Sue is a very hands-on artist who loves to explore the physical aspects of her designs even when they've been crafted digitally. She loves to feel the materials and textures being used to really make sure her work is of its best quality. As a child Sue loved getting crafty and making things with her hands as a way to communicate her understanding of the world. Watching her mother, in particular her hands making things like cooking and designing clothes. This is deep rooted in Sue's memory and drives her creativity within her artistic processes. Sue's work is often influenced by collage design and creating shapes out of the female form. One of Sue's idols is Hannah Höch, a German artist born in 1889. Her work was known for its political collages and photo montages. Sue hopes to dive into her archives and explore her work in more depth over the next few years.

Sue enjoys experimenting with her work and trying out new colours, designs and materials. Her studio is a safe haven where she can come and explore her ideas in peace. Sue initially worked as a graphic designer but found her creativity was limited and so decided to work for herself where she had total control over her art work. Sue works on commissioned pieces all over the city including her most recent project helping create a series of murals under the North Cross roundabout. 

She also sells her prints online and in the future would love to have a body of work in a gallery exhibition. Sue is an amazing artist who brings joy and life to Plymouths creative scene.

By Mia Kinchin