Diana Hare

Diana’s practice is rooted in the interplay between people, place, and process. Her public sculpture resonates with its local context and community. Drawing on her background in architecture—specifically the design of metro and train stations—she approaches sculpture as a spatial experience shaped by movement, interaction, and environment. Beyond the limitations of architecture, her sculpture explores themes of imbalance, fragility, and impermanence, often resulting in forms that appear precarious or responsive to touch.

She is particularly interested in the complexity of simple forms and their evolving relationship with light and shadow. Architectural elements, such as stairs, are abstracted and reconfigured to create minimal, site-responsive installations that offer a meditative, temporal experience. Each work is curated to respond to its setting, considering factors such as volume, light, and spatial rhythm.

Beyond formal practice, she is committed to socially engaged work. She recently developed and tested a proposal called ‘cultural corridors’ for her 20-storey residential tower, inviting each floor to collaboratively create a trompe l’oeil inspired mural that virtually extended the lobby space in a fun and engaging way. This initiative aimed to foster connection among residents, reduce anti-social behaviour, and encourage collective stewardship of the building.

As well as sculpture, Diana works with photography, print, graphic design, drawing and painting and adapts her approach to suit the commission or opportunity presented. This includes a recent commission to design 25 awards for the 2025 Brunel Award ceremony.

Link to online portfolio, recent projects and 2025 competition winning sculpture for British Airways made of recycled uniform buttons and currently displayed in Terminal 5 departure lounge is here.