New Screen Prints at Artizan Gallery Torquay: An Animal Theme Exploration

I was delighted to be offered a solo show by Artizan Gallery in Torquay last year. I am very excited that ‘Animalium Miscellaneum’ has now opened!

Five framed black-and-white animal sketches hang on a white wall, featuring intricate designs. Below, colorful ceramic vases add a vibrant contrast.

I had shown some screen prints with the gallery a couple of years ago in a group show. They have recently changed their operational techniques and are dedicating one of their spaces to printmaking alongside sculpture. This includes solo shows by invited artists, and I was very pleased to be one of the chosen artists.

It is a mixture of new and earlier work, including screen prints and cyanotypes. All pieces are linked together with an overall animal theme. I have produced some new screen prints with the assistance of my partner Chris who is the screen printing wizard. They are looking amazing all together in a cohesive show! All finished off with beautiful frames by Print2Wall framer in Torquay.

Seven framed abstract artworks of swans hang in a row on a white gallery wall. Each piece features a circular design in blue tones, evoking a serene and contemplative mood.

The new screen prints continue my popular Natural History themed series. They draw inspiration from vintage charts and natural history illustrations to create captivating works that challenge conventional classification. The new ‘sets’ include the Trunk Set. This set features animals with trunks or big noses, like an elephant, tapir, and proboscis monkey. There’s also the Horned Set of animals with horns, including a rhino, a big horn sheep, wildebeest and a bongo. The Blue Set consists of blue birds and winged insects. Additionally, there is the Snow Set featuring animals like a snow leopard, snowy owl, polar bear and snow monkey. An Owl Looming is a collage of various owl breeds such as great grey owl, tawny and white-faced scops.

Three framed artworks hang on a white wall. The left shows blue herons, the center features stacked brown animals, and the right depicts pink birds.

The Blue Set, Gold Set and PInk Set on show.

Two framed prints on a white gallery wall. The left shows a swan looking at its reflection surrounded by foliage, the right features a swan swimming with its reflection below. Both have earthy hues.

Two of my swan screen prints also on show.

Framed black-and-white owl illustration hangs on a white wall, casting a soft shadow. Abstract, colorful wooden blocks are partially visible below.
The artist stands in a gallery, surrounded by framed art and sculptures. She wears a dark sweater and brown pants, smiling warmly. The gallery has teal wooden floors.

An Owl looming in all it’s glory. A picture of me at the private view. This was the first time I had seen it all up, after dropping the work off several weeks before to be framed. So nice to just turn up and see all your work framed and up on the wall!

Gallery window display with a framed black-and-white artwork of bats. The blue sign above reads "artizan gallery - café - venue." Sunlight reflects on the glass.
Bright art gallery with turquoise accents and wooden floors. Framed abstract art lines the walls. Sculptures displayed on white plinths create a modern, inviting atmosphere.

The exhibition continues until 29th March 2025. You can find it at Artizan Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UW. If you can’t make it in person, you can view and buy all the work online too.

If you do make it along, I would love to hear which was your favourite piece!

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