Hayden Judd — Cutting his painter
Sails, whipping twine, paint, rope, mooring cleat
10m x 6.5m Irregular shape
2023

Cutting his painter
Sails, whipping twine, paint, rope, mooring cleat
10m x 6.5m Irregular shape
2023

Process - stencils and painting of text for Cutting his painter
Paint
2023

Joggling Press
Cardboard, coffee granules, spray paint, chalk, nails
2022

Zoom in of section on Joggling Press
Cardboard, coffee granules, spray paint, chalk, nails
2022

Hayden Judd

Since moving to Glasgow, Hayden has been focusing on the historic industry of shipbuilding in and around Partick. This journey started with a wide range of research into the history and environments surrounding the Clyde and river based industries in and to the west of Glasgow. Throughout time, the focus shifted inwards and Hayden has been trying to reconcile with his own family history in relation to nautical activities and environment. Coming from Southampton and having a family history based upon the channel island of Guernsey, he questions and examines the idea of inherited knowledge, attachment and what we can claim as home and our key influences.

Travelling around Scotland, Hayden has compiled/collected multiple materials relating to sailing from sailmakers and enthusiasts that wanted rid of the materials, to create a sort of family tree focused on his nautical/marine heritage. This use of authentic/utilitarian materials is a key component of the work as he tries to express his ideas by repurposing and reanimating discarded but specialist equipment. The journeys and experiences of collecting these pieces talk to his interest in movement.