grown-up (Sun-Catchers in Tandem)

October 2026

Cyanotype on glass, stainless steel

grown -up explores the transition into adulthood, reflecting on the changing relationships, environments and experiences that shape our journey towards independence.

On 25 October 2026, each sculpture was individually exposed to sunlight within a different domestic setting: one in Waterhouse’s own flat, the smaller of the two in her family home. Over the course of a day, the sculptures absorbed the shifting sunlight that entered through the windows, recording the subtle movements of the sun across each space. Through the cyanotype process, these fleeting environmental interactions leave a lasting trace, transforming light and time into physical marks.

The two locations represent different stages of life, holding distinct experiences, routines and relationships. By allowing the sculptures to develop within these separate environments, the work considers how our surroundings shape us as we grow older and move towards independence. The sculptures evoke the forms of trees, symbolising growth, rootedness and the complex relationship between becoming independent and remaining connected to where we come from. Presented together, they reflect two distinct yet interconnected lives: separate in their experiences, but bound by a shared origin.

In situ at Waterhouse’s family home

In situ at Waterhouse’s own flat