Artist-in-Focus 15th-28th June

A sneak preview of some of Susan Short's exquisite images!

Susan will be our Artist-in-Focus at the gallery from 15th June to 28th which means (lucky for some!) more of her work will be on display than usual and all of it will be available to buy.

Brick Lane

Looking Up - City of London

Fireworks over the Thames

Susan tells us 'Printmaking enables me to bring together different elements and expressions in response to my surroundings. As an artist interested in my environment, and working in London I realized how controlled we are in where we move and what we see in the city. My work explores my surroundings of buildings and landscape.'

Drawings, notes and photographs are made on site and then extensively developed in the studio.

Susan is also exhibiting at The Society of Graphic Fine Art exhibition, 'Drawn Together' at  Bankside Gallery 30 June- 5 July.  48 Hopton St, London SE1 9JH. Open daily 11am- 6pm.  Admission free.  PV 30th June 6-9pm. 

'Brick Lane' (top) will be on show.  Also 'Fireworks over the Thames' (above) which will be available unframed. 

....and finally - checkout her website !  

Nepal Earthquake - Lucie Green's response

Lucie Green has four rather special images of Nepal and she is offering them for sale at the Gallery.  She is a well known and accomplished printmaker who has exhibited widely, both in solo shows and at the Royal Academy.  This then is an opportunity to own one of her pieces for a very reasonable price, the full amount of which will go to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal Disasters Emergency Committee

Durbar Square, Patan.  A/P £140

As you may know, the earthquake has caused massive damage resulting in at least 5000 deaths as well as injury and homelessness.  We cannot pretend to know the suffering and horror born out of such an experience.  We can only hope that by sending money, which we can do, we might alleviate some suffering somewhere.

Patan temple, A/P linocut £170

Many of the buildings in Nepal were old and rickety and could not possibly hope to withstand an earthquake.  The authorities are planning to draw on the wisdom and know-how of architects throughout the world and are aiming to rebuild in a manner more suited to volatile conditions.

Water gathering I 3/8 woodcut £210

You may have heard that much of the relief is not getting through - but much is.....and it will all find its way as things become more organised.  The DEC assure us that ' donations will go directly to helping the wounded, providing shelter for the homeless and getting water, food and essential items to those who have lost everything. Life-saving support will be given to the most vulnerable people, including children, the elderly and those who are disabled.'

Watching the world go by II  2/15 woodcut £85

Lucie's images are at the gallery now and if you are passing, step inside and take a look.  If you decide to buy you should know that £5 can feed a family for one day, £10 can provide clean water for a family for six weeks and £20 can provide emergency shelter for a family who have lost their home so your money will be well spent and your generosity much appreciated.

Something to 'egg' you on!

Are you thinking of heading down to the Southbank in the next few days?  If so, bring the whole family along for a phantasmagorical Easter Egg Hunt!

 These tasty treats have been cunningly concealed in the shops and galleries and while you are getting your caffeine fix in one of the local watering holes, your kids will be having a riot tracking down the yummy chocolate rewards (with apologies to dentists everywhere) (it's only once a year)

We will welcome you to our Gallery where, apart from chocolate eggs we will also be offering our usual selection of wonderful hand-made prints.  You might be looking for something Spring-like?  In which case we have work by Libby Carreck, Ann Burnham and Lucie Green and many more cheery images to brighten up your home. 

Libby Carreck

Ann Burnham

Lucie Green

 .....and to those of you who are starting your Spring Cleaning (!) We have a wealth of work to adorn those newly painted walls.

Mainly, however, we would love to see you and hope you come down and enjoy a good day out!

Post potato printing.....

.....or potato printing post!

Following a weekend at the RHS Spring Show where a few guys from Southbank Printmakers pitched up to provide an environment consisting of potatoes, ink and paper these pics have emerged and I thought I would share them.

A fun time was had by all!  Sales of cards and prints were remarkably good and here are some of the guys getting stuck in!

 This is Theresa who spends a large part of her life, when she isn't producing magnificent artwork, clearing up ink and paint as pictured.

 This is Mary who discovered her inner child in the humble potato.

 This lovely lady tapped her creative potential and discovered that something as delicate as a butterfly could be magicked in to existence with a few colours and a root vegetable.

 Completed patterns and prints on display at the Royal Horticultural Show

This was a communal project.....everyone had a go!

Southbank Printmakers is a gallery on the Southbank - Gabriel's Wharf to be precise.  Choc full of a wonderful selection of Limited Edition hand printed images, we are open everyday and would love to see you there.  So if you first made our acquaintance at the RHS please do visit our gallery so we can show what we can do when not making potato prints.

Lucie Green flies solo

Lucie Green's work is very popular with our customers who are unsurprisingly drawn to her vibrant and vivacious woodcuts and etchings.

Now, there is an excellent opportunity to view up to 60 of her dynamic images in a solo show at The Granary Art Gallery, Weston Park, TF11 8LE.  The show runs from 4th - 29th March and offers free admission.  Lucie's PV is on Saturday 7th March 2pm - 4pm.

This particular exhibition will show her range of linocuts, woodcuts, collagraphs and etchings, which depict various subjects from still life to interiors to scenes from countries abroad.

Her recent relief and intaglio works take inspiration from objects around her, as well as her experiences from living overseas in Asia. Chinese woodcuts have particularly interested her, following a visit to the Chinese Academy of Fine Art in Beijing.  

Lucie has exhibited widely in the east of the country, south east and London, recently having her work on show at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition last year.  In addition she has exhibited in Ludlow and Northern Ireland.

Lucie's work is always available at our Gallery along with work from 40+ printmakers so if you can't make it to the show - and I hope you can - drop by Southbank Printmakers Unit12, Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP 

'Come live with me and be my love.....'

Only 5 days to go to that special day and we have some amazing gifts for your loved ones.....Whether it's hearts and flowers you are looking for or something more eclectic we have a proliferating collection of beautiful images.

'Love on the Thames' - Theresa Pateman

Earth has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty:

Ann Burnham's beautiful tulips

And I will make thee beds of roses 

And a thousand fragrant posies; 

A cap of flowers and a kirtle 

Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle.

'Hot Daffs' - Lucie Green

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils.

'Flying Kisses' - Hill Scott

What is love? 'Tis not hereafter,
Present mirth hath present laughter,
What's to come is still unsure.
In delay there lies no plenty,
So come kiss me sweet and twenty,
Youth's a stuff will not endure.

'Tryst' - Barbara Jackson

Alas and is there no remedy ?
But have I thus lost it wilfully ?
I wis it was a thing all too dear
To be bestowed, and wist not where :
It was mine heart, I pray you heartily
Help me to seek.

'He Loves Me' Jane Daniell

Come and see us at the Gallery!

Looking for new artists!

'How do I love thee....'

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Julie Sullock 'Hearts'

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

Jenny Ronay 'Bliss' series

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

Diana Croft 'Lone Tree'

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

Theresa Pateman 'Love on my Fingertips'

I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.

Thersa Pateman 'Twins'

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

Angela Brookes 'Morning Mist'

I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.

Libby Carreck 'Meadow Buttercups'

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints – I love thee with the breath,

Kit Boyd 'Llyn Du'

Smiles, tears, of all my life! – and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

Theresa Pateman 'Loveseat'

For many more beautiful and evocative images - that special Valentines gift representing profound (and fleeting!) affection, visit us at the Gallery.  It's cold out there!  Come in and browse!