Quote from Editor of Dorset Magazine

Hazel Evans is the Visual Artist in Residence at Lighthouse Poole, the leading arts centre in the South West of England where she developes her art through inspiration of the performing arts, exhibitions and collaborative work.

Hazel's work explores words, music, stories and performance through illustration, visual art and characterisation. Her engaging style has been likened to Tim Burton, with her black and white works that energetically communicate her fantastical art.

Hazel Evans is the creator of The Monochronium and The Bookshelf. Said to have a 'Warhol Factory' feel about it, The Monochronium launched as a developmental exhibition showcasing the production of art in a live environment with a monochrome colour palette. Hazel's 'Monochronium'  explores words, music and illustration, in a black and white world and features working collaborative work with other artists and musicians from a wide variety of diciplines.

Lighthouse is the home of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Hazel has developed a particular affinity for music and dance as a source of inspiration for her art with the BSO being a strong influence.

After graduating with a degree in Contemporary Arts in 1997, Hazel spent most of her 20s in France. Since coming back to England, Hazel has been re-establishing herself on the British arts scene in the South West of England through her work as a visual artist, artist collaborator and art events coordinator.