Monster Chetwynd (b.1973, London) lives and works in Zürich. Chetwynd's multifarious practice – spanning interactive performances, film, collage, painting and installation – interweaves elements of folk spectacle, popular culture and surrealistic cinema. Chetwynd is known for her anarchistic performance pieces, featuring handmade costumes, props and sets. Describing her work as ‘impatiently made’, she often re-uses materials that are easy to process to create ambitious costumes and scenery, while incorporating eclectic cultural references – from Mae West to Vionnet. At the core of Chetwynd’s practice is an emphasis on the work’s collective development.
