Little Switzerland, Jubilee Hill, Malvern
A unique part of the Malvern Hills known for its resemblance to the Swiss Alps hence its local name. 2 Plate- Hard and soft Ground Etching and Corborbundum
Claire Goodyear
MA Fine Art: Printmaking 2026
Claire’s work begins with walking and sketching along less trodden, quieter paths of the Malvern Hills, hidden places that go unnoticed. Through printmaking these encounters are translated into snapshots that explore how a sense of place is formed through a landscape’s layered history, landforms and human memories. The hills are more than a landscape; they are a vital resource for mental and physical wellbeing, both personally and for the communities.
An integral part of her practice has been story mapping, inviting local people to mark their experiences of these hills, and in return her work invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships with the places that ground them. Listening to these stories has highlighted how personal and varied a sense of place can be, and how deeply people’s identities and experiences are woven into the fabric of our landscapes.
Bluebell Woods, Pinnacle Hill, Malvern Hills
The west grasslands are famous for the bluebells but few people venture into the eastern bluebell woods. This is where the fresh brilliant green leaves and electric purple blue flowers provide the first colours of spring. 9 colour Plate Lithography
Plein aire sketches of the Malvern Hills
Sketching either in pencil or pastels is an integral part of my practice. I try to sketch ever week all year round, selective sketches are later translated into prints.