Claire Hope

Claire Hope is a painter embarking on a new chapter. Following on from her 16-year career in lighting design and drawn to the expressive power of paint, she explores the influence of colour, light, and texture on emotions.

In her career as a lighting designer, she passionately pursued public engagement and accessibility by using light and artistic interventions to empower communities and revitalise public spaces. Driven by this same purpose, she now seeks to translate the core theme of empathy into paintings and art installations that challenge social norms and foster connection through colour, light, and texture.

Claire's commitment to inclusivity shone through during the Scottish Parliament Main Hall Enhancement, where collaboration with visually impaired users led to a design that uplifted visitors while revealing what was once hidden for the visually impaired group.

Now, Claire translates her artistic spirit into paintings, focusing initially on art's potential for personal healing and a tool for self-discovery. In the future, she plans to expand her focus, exploring the role of art in fostering a sense of community wellbeing.