ILDIKO HAMMOND

The doors featured in these self-portraits—once a defining element of my former, flood-affected home (see News)—no longer exist in my daily life. Their absence has left me unsure about the direction of my work. Since the 2022 flood, I’ve given myself time to sit with this loss and reconnect with the core of my painting practice. This period of reflection has opened space for deeper inquiry and the possibility of a renewed artistic direction.

This is a transformative chapter in my practice, as I navigate new emotional and historical terrain and allow my work to evolve in its own time.