Arts Thread

My name is Jenny Trotter, I am  a multidisciplinary artist based in Scotland, working across installation, painting, sculpture, drawing, film, and sound. My practice explores the relationship between physical and mental illness, memory, and the desire to escape reality, often drawing from personal experiences of chronic illness and prolonged hospitalisation.Using recurring motifs such as windows, landscapes, and light, I create immersive works that investigate themes of confinement, resilience, hope, and healing. By combining traditional and contemporary processes—including painting, laser-etched glass, moving image, projection, and sculptural installation—I invite viewers to reflect on the emotional and psychological spaces that exist between suffering and recovery.Alongside my artistic practice, I have developed a broad range of technical skills, including woodworking, metal casting, printmaking, digital media, and exhibition installation. My work aims to transform deeply personal experiences into spaces of connection, encouraging conversations around health, vulnerability, and the universal search for hope.