June 18, 2026
Being British
In Being British, Issy Hawken pairs photography and poetry to reflect on patriotism, political tension and the growing normalisation of hate in contemporary England.
Issy Hawken
Photographer
at underline media Collective
Hi I'm Issy, a visual artist and socially engaged photographer from Cornwall, currently based in Bristol.
My practice sits between surrealism and social documentary, using imaginative and research based processes, I blend fiction with reality to create narratives deeply rooted in lived experience. Often working collaboratively, I aim to champion voice and challenge the dominant power dynamics within todays society. Through exploring themes of identity, class, power and belonging, my practice works to undermine the capitalist systems that destruct community.
Posts by Issy Hawken
May 29, 2026
Am I the Baboon?
Exploring belonging, nostalgia, and movement within a system that renders it uncertain.
May 29, 2026
The View from Here
Bristol photographer Issy Hawken explores heritage, class and identity in Cornwall through performance based imagery shaped by humour, satire and social observation.
