Susan Hiller, Pioneering Paraconceptual Artist, Dies at 79

Susan Hiller, an American-born artist who established her career in Britain, passed away in 2019. Her practice spanned installation, film, painting, writing, sculpture, and photography. Initially studying anthropology in Florida, she relocated to the UK during the 1960s. Hiller's work frequently explored paranormal phenomena like automatic writing, telekinesis, and supernatural encounters, which she termed 'paraconceptual.' She also investigated language and dreams. In 2015, she reflected on aging, comparing later life to adolescence due to its unpredictability. Significant recognition came late in her career, including a major 2011 retrospective at Tate Britain. She participated in Documenta in both 2012 and 2017. Recent solo exhibitions were held in Turin, Vancouver, and Miami.