North London Printmakers: Art of Happiness
The Street Gallery, University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road NW1 2BU
5th November 2021 - 12th January 2022
Colour evokes an emotional response and can transform our mood. We can be lost for a moment in a new world and freed from everyday stresses, taken on new journeys or back in time to a happier place which is a little lighter and brighter.
North London Printmakers is a group of printmakers who believe in bringing high-quality, affordable prints to everyone. In this exhibition, we celebrate colour in all forms, from bold abstracts to whimsical illustrations to textured etchings, united by the joy of colour.
About the Artists
David English has always had a passion for woodcuts, starting at 18. Throughout his advertising career, he has been drawing cartoons for magazines, caricatures, advertising, story books and general publishing.
Gavin Dobson's screen prints often depict colourful, nostalgic images and iconic designs, which are humorous ornamentation and invite an opening for a conversation. He has a background in graphic novels, and his illustrations have been featured in many publications and book cover designs.
Liz Whiteman Smith is a freelance printmaker and artist. She has been inspired by her travels and is drawn to the quirky and unusual. She creates multi-layered screen prints, using colour to create playful images.
Martin Langford is an artist and printmaker whose work reflects social commentary - the cities we live and work in, the whole job, wealth-generating ethics, and human nature. He is a member of Southbank Printmakers and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.
Maxine Gregson is a printmaker based in North London. After many years as a commercial graphic designer, she followed her passion and began creating screen prints that combine photo collages, graphical elements, grids and typography.
Natasha Searston is an artist and screen printer. Her prints depict colourful, dreamlike worlds featuring reappearing characters, glowing inks and surreal flora. Natasha is a member of Print Club London and has exhibited in several of their exhibitions.
Peg Morris's work is rooted in observation, and drawing underpins all her images. The places in her work, whether interior or exterior, are quiet and contemplative; the composition leads the viewer through the space.
Rebecca Denton is a painter and printmaker with a background illustration, translating her love of storytelling into the medium of printmaking. A member of the Printmakers Council and the Southbank Printmakers, Rebecca exhibits regularly across the UK.
Richard Peacock is a printmaker creating screen prints and woodcuts. His work combines abstraction and pop art elements with a love of colour and rhythm. He often uses discarded packaging to make the stencils for his screen prints and raids skips for wood for his woodcuts.
Ricky Byrne is a screen printer focusing primarily on found archive material, subject studies and mixed media. His work marries digital and handmade mediums, centuries-old images and ideations with contemporary print and design considerations.
Rosha Nutt is a painter and printmaker based in north London.
Seraphina Neville is a London-based artist. She works with collage to create abstract works on paper and often uses these as the basis for her screenprints. Her minimalist compositions have a strong focus on colour and space.
About UCLH Arts & Heritage
UCLH Arts & Heritage is the hospital arts and heritage project that serves UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and its surrounding community and is funded entirely by charitable donations and fundraising. UCLH Arts & Heritage is committed to providing a welcoming, uplifting environment for all patients, visitors and staff through the use of a varied and stimulating arts and heritage programme. Its work aims to improve the patient experience, boost staff morale, increase engagement with the arts and celebrate the Trust’s unique heritage and community.
Since 2005, UCLH has worked to improve patient and staff outcomes through the Arts. It does this in a number of ways, including a changing exhibition and music programme, creative workshops on wards, artist residencies, commissioning site-specific artwork, and a staff culture club. UCLH arts and heritage receives its funding from UCLH Charity and the Friends of UCLH.
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