Pauls Hillon’s focus is on the design and production of sculptural forms, exploring the interaction between viewer, spatial dimensions and fortified structures. His experimental approach identifies ways to unify physical and digital realms to produce captivating and interactive artworks that invite viewers to immerse themselves fully in the convergence of art and technology.
CURRENT RESEARCH:
Past, present and possible future landscape of Plymouth.
Spatial Augmented reality, merging the virtual with the real.
Immersive environments and interaction incorporating physical space, digital technology and AI.
Generative art and creative coding as media for visual artists.
ABOUT
b. 1968, Lives & Works Plymouth UK
Current studio holder at KARST
Employment: Technical Tutor Arts University Plymouth.
Previous employment: Technical demonstrator, Arts University Plymouth.
Freelance Technician & Technical Coordinator at KARST
Contact: mail (a) paulhillon.com.
EDUCATION:
2018 – MA Fine Art Practice – Arts University Plymouth.
2011 – 2014 BA (Hons) Fine Art Practice (1st Degree Hons) Arts University Plymouth.
EXHIBITIONS
2024 TechExploration, Fenster Space, KARST, Plymouth.
2024 Pilot, group show,Project Space 1, Arts University Plymouth.
2023 WIP, group show, Cornwall Street Project Space, Plymouth.
2022 Presence in Absence, public sculpture, arts University Plymouth.
2022 Under Cut, group show, Under, KARST, Plymouth.
2022 Quintessence, Ashburner prize, Sculpture Park, Stone lane Gardens, Okehampton.
2018 MA group show, Make Space 5, Arts University Plymouth.
2017 Peepshow, KARST studio holder exhibtion. KARST Plymouth.
2017 Manifestations, solo show,Cafe Gallery, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter.
2016 Staging Post, group show, Inland Art Festival, Redruth.
2016 Entroducing, KARST studio exhibition.
2016 There Is But One Step From The Grotesque To The Horrible, Plymouth.
2015 Occupy, KARST studio holder exhibition, KARST, Plymouth.
2015 Editions, group open studio show, KARST, Plymouth.
2015 One Year On, group show,Regent building, Plymouth College of Art.
2014 Post graduate group show, Council House Gallery, Plymouth
2014 Graduate summer show, Plymouth College of Art.
2013 Trail, T.A.A.G Teignmouth, group exhibition.
2013 The Marmite Prize for Painting, group intervention. Plymouth College of Art,
2012 Illustrations purchased and published by Raging Swan Press, online.
2012 Namaak, Studio 11, Plymouth College of Art, collaborative exhibition.
WORKSHOPS & TALKS
Sculptural Workshop, PCA Young Arts Plymouth, 2018.
Making as Learning, Tate Exchange, London 2017.
Concept Design Using Maquettes, Plymouth College of Art, 2016.
AWARDS
Academic Dean Award, Best in Show, Plymouth College Of Art, 2018,
Student corporation prize 2014, Plymouth College of Art, 2014.
