Alyson Hunter, born in 1948 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a notable photographer and printmaker, known for her innovative techniques that blend etching and photography. She studied painting at Elam Art School under Colin McCahon and later moved to London to attend Chelsea College of Art and the Royal College of Art. Early in her career, her work attracted attention from prestigious institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Council.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Hunter developed a distinctive process of photo-etching, where she used Kodak Photo Resist (KPR) chemicals to create prints with a unique interplay between photography and traditional etching. This process became central to her practice, producing works such as For the Glory of the Empire, which explored themes around the legacy of the British Empire. Her prints from this era, including depictions of Camden Town, London, were acquired by notable collections like the Museum of London and the British Government Art Collection.
