The Alchemy of Transformation Susie Hamilton’s artistic journey is one defined by a profound preoccupation with metamorphosis, a theme that bridges the gap between her scholarly pursuits and her visceral canvas. Born in London in 1950, Hamilton’s early intellectual formation was as much rooted in the written word as it was in the visual arts. After honing her craft at the prestigious St Martins School of Art and Byam Shaw School of Art, she embarked on a rigorous academic path at Birkbeck, University of London. Her doctoral research into the metamorphosis of identity within Shakespearean dram…