Hermione was born into a family of artists, and grew up immersed in art. She studied Painting at Camberwell School of Art, followed by an MA in Textile Design at the Royal College of Art. She co-founded the design studio The Collection during which time her designs were sold throughout Europe, Japan and the USA, including sales to Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, and Ralph Lauren. Carline continued in the fashion industry until 1995, then leaving the fashion world to bring up her three daughters before returning to her roots in 2004. During this time she opened her own studio teaching art to adults and young people.

Hermione’s current work focuses on language and communication as well as our relationship with memory. She is interested in exploring the connections that form memories, embracing nature, physical experiences, and abstract notions. Physical experiences relate to touch, sound and smell, while abstract notions involving colours, feelings and emotions play an integral part. Language is essential  for communication and indeed language defines us as human beings but also creates division and lack of understanding. The written word or marks also connect us to our past.