Hilary Vernon-Smith


Recalling memories of childhood.

After more than twenty five years working as Head Scenic Artist at the National Theatre in London, Vernon-Smith now makes work to share her own stories. She is currently exploring memories of childhood, including living with her Grandparents in a small terrace house in Tottenham, and the complex relationship between her mother and father (who she never met), through their letters of correspondence, which she uncovered after her mother's death.

Vernon-Smith talks about her current work in this film, made in 2025.

by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on fabric
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by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on fabric
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by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on fabric
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Letter from my father by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Embroidery on vintage handkerchief
Letter from my father
Embroidery on vintage handkerchief
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Dressing up by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Collagraph mounted on plastic
Dressing up
Collagraph mounted on plastic, 145x43cm
£1500
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Swimsuit I by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Collagraph with Chine Colle
Swimsuit I
Collagraph with Chine Colle, 48x31cm
£100Unframed
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When I grow up by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Collagraph
When I grow up
Collagraph , 45x41cm
£150Unframed
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These Boots by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Drypoint print
These Boots
Drypoint print, 41x30cm
£100Unframed
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by Hilary Vernon-Smith
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Swimsuit II by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Collagraph with Chine Colle
Swimsuit II
Collagraph with Chine Colle, 48x39cm
£100
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Beer and fags by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Drypoint with Chine colle
Beer and fags
Drypoint with Chine colle, 30x29cm
£75Unframed
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Holiday in Reculver by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Holiday in Reculver
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
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Bath Day in Scullery by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Bath Day in Scullery
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
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Morning ritual by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Morning ritual
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
£ POA
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Monday is Washing Day by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Monday is Washing Day
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
£ POA
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Christmas by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Christmas
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
£ POA
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Grandma’s Workroom by Hilary Vernon-Smith, Graphite on paper
Grandma’s Workroom
Graphite on paper, 42cm x 30cm
£ POA
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