More work from Dartmoor!

(See below for more information on Dartmoor Arts Project)


The Key Pieces (series), Mixed Media, 30x20cm each

  I expereimented with these prints, trying to create an old document feel, to make the print into an artefact in itself. I layerd different colours and overlapped different techniques (drypoint, screenprint and monoprint).  The drypoint plate was made using an old map reading tool found in an antique shop, which became part of the piece.



A Key Piece (close up of one)




I can read you like an open book, screenprint, 16x14cm (book size)



This piece was made by screenprinting on to the pages of an old book which were then sewn back together in a way where they are all join together but can still be pulled out.  The book is an old atlas, which fits in with my theme of travel and journeys. I often go through second hand bookshops looking for old books which are relevant to my practice.  Another book I worked on while at Dartmoor was The Pilgrim's Progress!  I found this one particularly interesting and relevant.  I love working with books, whether its printing onto the pages or turning them into something different.

Dartmoor Arts July 2011

Printmaking with Kip Gresham, July 2011

In July 2011, I participated in a printmaking master class by the UK's leading printmaker Kip Gresham
( http://www.theprintstudio.co.uk/ ).  This class was organised by the Dartmoor Arts Project along with classes in stone carving, iron casting, painting, film making, to mention but a few.   Over a hundred artists gathered in the small village of Drewsteignton, near Exeter for the week.  Beautiful place and I met some great people and explored new ways of working. I received a Travel and Training Award to help supplement the rest of the course fees and expenses. 

A special thanks to Dartmoor Arts and the Arts Council for these awards.

http://www.dartmoorarts.com/
http://www.artscouncil.ie/




Kip at work!



An old barn converted into Peter Randall-Page's studio was used as an alternative print workshop..




Iron casting!


 

Pouring the iron





Earth Arts

Group discussion on last day



Kip analysing the work!!

Me!!



Kip and my work!!





Pilgrim's Progress, mixed media,



Luch outside the workshop!!