Sadie Memphis Hennessy: Artist Specializing in Collage and Installation Art

Sadie Memphis Hennessy is a multidisciplinary artist based in Whitstable, UK, with a practice rooted in collage, printmaking, and large-scale public installations. Currently serving as a Screen Print Fellow at The Royal Academy, she brings a background in both theatre and fine art, having earned her BA from Dartington College of Arts and her MA from Central Saint Martins. Her diverse body of work includes thematic projects like Relics from Battleaxia, The Discomfort Zone, and Melancholaoke, which often challenge viewers through unique visual narratives. Sadie Memphis Hennessy integrates 3D collage and community engagement into her art, pushing the boundaries of traditional printmaking techniques. Her site-specific work, such as Blessing of the Beasts, demonstrates a commitment to public art and live events. Through her studio practice, Sadie Memphis Hennessy continues to explore the intersection of historical debris and contemporary culture, utilizing her fellowship and academic training to produce critically acclaimed visual media that resonates with a wide audience. Her works are characterized by their investigation into the materials and aesthetics of performance and fine art.