Natalie Hodder (b. 2000, Botswana) is a UK-based contemporary acrylic painter. Raised between cultures and close to nature, she paints with vibrant colour and layered, organic texture, drawing on landscape, memory, and everyday detail. Music is central to her process: each painting develops alongside a dedicated playlist that shapes its mood and rhythm, guiding the work intuitively from start to finish. Hodder completed a BA in Fashion Marketing in 2024, while continuing to paint throughout. Her practice translates atmosphere and place into bold, emotive works that invite viewers to pause, feel, and connect. 

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'"I work exclusively in acrylic, using the medium to explore landscapes, cultural contrasts and the natural rhythms that have shaped my identity. Music is central to my process. Each painting develops alongside its own playlist, guiding the emotion and pace of the work. This connection between colour and sound allows me to work intuitively, creating pieces that feel expressive and grounded. I aim to make paintings that are personal but open, inviting viewers to connect with the work and find their own reflections. The playlists can also offer another way to engage with the paintings, providing insight into the feelings and choices that shaped each piece."

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