April 2011

Dear friends,

It has been some time since my last newsletter, the reason being a simple one - I was hard at work in my studio. Here are a couple of things that kept me busy:

- This winter I concentrated on creating larger etchings and finishing a long standing "Ornithology" project (see below). There were ups and downs and mistakes along the way, but it was the happiest creative time in the studio I ever had.
- I expanded my practice into silkscreen printing which should now allow me to design both ambitious projects and also a range of competitively priced work.
- I was working hard to improve the studio and reduce the amount of chemicals in my daily printing and happy to report I have now given up using spirits, a small thing that will make my practice safer and more stable, which in return will result in a less stressed and more productive artist!
- I can't wait to return to painting during June/July! And was thinking about new ideas and already have a few enquiries regarding future paintings. If you would like to discuss any potential commission - now is the perfect time. Please contact me in April/May or during my Open Studio event and I will be more than happy to have a chat.

And finally after the long working winter in my South London Studio I am happy to present new work in the series of events listed below. The next few months will be hectic but present great opportunities. I hope that you will have the chance to share some of them with me.

Veta
WORK IN PROGRESS
COMING SOON:


"Ornithology" Handbound Folio

After 3 years of work all 36 images are now complete, printed on heavy cotton paper, hand sewn and leather bound, complete with its own hot foiled slip case. I am in the final stages of working with a professional bookbinder to create an extremely limited edition collector's item featuring a unique semi transparent parchment cover.
Individual images are still available to buy separately.

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New Screenprints -
Coming May 2011

Following a successful trialling of screenprinting techniques at East London Printmakers I am working on a series of new images. I have created a series of silkscreens called "Coordinate System" that follows up a successful theme of etchings on transparent Japanese papers. Using silkscreens I was able to print on even thinner papers, and the results are stunning!
Over the coming months I intend to fully leverage the newly discovered techniques to the full.

"Coordinate System I " silkscreen 2011

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New South East London
Print Studio
Coming August 2011

A new fully fitted print studio is being developed as part of our studio site in Woolwich. With over 4,000sqft it will be amongst the largest print spaces in London and will cater for the range of print techniques. I am planning to both print there and also run short courses in hybrid/experimental printmaking and silkscreen printing from autumn 2011 (tba)

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New Opportunities

Helsinki Finland

An agreement has just been reached regarding a show in a central Helsinki gallery in 2012; I am thrilled to be returning to the city in which I once lived.

"Equinox " silkscreen 2011

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Installations in London

A couple of projects relating to 3D installations of my work are under review. I will be posting progress on my website once the review reaches an appropriate stage.

London Printmakers 2nd Annual Show
Gallery@Oxo, SouthBank
4th – 22nd May 2011, preview show starts 28th April


Our next show is called “London Printmakers @ Oxo” and will take place from 4th May to 22nd May 2011. Open every day 11am to 6pm. Admission free.

My 11 colleagues and myself will be at the show everyday. My planned shifts are the 18, 19 and 21 May. I would be happy to meet you at the show on those days.
Gallery@Oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, Southbank
London SE1. Venue info here
The Affordable Art Fair - Bristol 2011
Passenger Shed - Temple Meads, 13th – 15th May 2011

Opening hours 11:00 - 18:00hrs
Skylark Gallery Stand

My new prints of various media, sizes and prices will be on show at the Skylark Gallery Stand. Although I will not be at the show this year as my Open Studio will be keeping me in London, my colleagues will be happy to show you the work and answer any questions.

There will be a very limited number of private view and free entry tickets available. Click here to email me to reserve yours.

"Wind Up Instrument" open bite etching 2011
May Open Studio
Thursday 12th May 17:00 – 21:00hrs
Saturday 14th May 11:00 – 18:00hrs
Sunday 15th May 11:00 – 18:00hrs

Over 100 artists at the SecondFloorStudios will be opening their work spaces to the public again in May 2011. A phenomenal range of talent and media styles are on display from printmaking, mosaic making, photography, sculpture and much more.

I will once again demonstrate how prints are made; have new images on sale and have older works on offer with a studio discount too.

"The Cube" etching 2011
You will find my studio (1.03 Unit 7D) on the first floor in an old brick warehouse in Woolwich, SE18. Details are bellow.
For more info visit http://secondfloor.co.uk/
Directions:

As always if you can't make it for the Open Studio but would like to visit please contact me via email to arrange another time. Click here to contact me for a studio visit.
Featured Artist @ Skylark 2 Gallery
24th May – 5th June 2011


For those who may miss the London Printmakers show a selection of images will be exhibited at Skylark 2, Oxo Tower, First Floor riverside walk.
There will be a Late Evening viewing on the 27th of May Friday in conjunction with the South London Art Map events during which i will show the original etching plates and discuss my work.
Parallax Art Fair

Showcase Exhibition focuses on international figurative and conceptual work.
Parallax AF will be held at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London

8th - 10th July 2011
Friday 1st July: 10am - 6pm
Saturday 2nd July: 10am - 6pm
Sunday 3rd July: 10am - 5pm

......ohh, and there is now a new web shop section on my website, have a look and tell a friend.