Eve De Haan, working under the name Half a Roast Chicken, is a contemporary artist whose practice explores identity, intimacy, memory and the stories we construct around ourselves.
Best known for her work with neon, De Haan uses language and light to transform familiar phrases, private thoughts and fleeting exchanges into physical works. Her practice moves between confession and observation, often inviting audiences to become part of the narrative.
De Haan has exhibited internationally, including at the Saatchi Gallery in London and the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles, and has presented her practice with Tate Modern. Her projects and collaborations include Nike, Monica Vinader and the British Fashion Council.
Her public work Text Me When You Get Home, created with Reclaim These Streets, used illuminated billboards across London to explore women’s safety after dark.
At the centre of Half a Roast Chicken is a fascination with storytelling, communication and the way ordinary language can become art.