A new 20:20 linocut all ready to go!

How quickly another year comes round! It's not long until the deadline for submitting work to this year's 20:20 print exchange, organised by Hot Bed Press. I've just finished my multi-plate linocut 'Into the Woods' edition of 25, which will be one of a set of prints from Prospect Studios.

'Into the Woods' original linocut by Carolyn Murphy

This original print is based on a sketch of Welsh woodlands, which I did a few years ago. I loved the mix of rock and undergrowth, light and shadows.

Over 500 artists from more than 40 print studios across the UK and beyond are expected to take part again this year, with work touring and on display on-line.

To see more of my work, please check out my website: www.carolynmurphy.co.uk where you will also find an online Shop with currently available work. Thanks!

7th Warrington Contemporary Open Art Exhibition

I went along last week to check out Warrington Museum and Art Gallery's 2017 Contemporary Open art exhibition, which runs until Saturday 28 October, as part of Warrington Arts Festival.
It's an exciting and well presented exhibition in a fabulous space on the 2nd floor - and it provides a great contrast to the predominantly traditional works on the level below.

Warrington Contemporary Open 2017

Shot from the exhibition opening night

 

My monoprint 'Hidden Depths' was one of around 40 works by local and regional artists selected by the panel and it was great to see artwork by other printmakers so well represented.

'Hidden Depths' on the gallery wall

Work by Cate Gibson

Work by Kaye Wilson (foreground)

I particularly loved the printmaking work on display by Cate Gibson, Kaye Wilson and Tracy Hill. Tracy's work below won the main award.

Award-winning work by Tracy Hill

I'd highly recommend a visit, if you're in the area.

To see more of my work, please check out my website: www.carolynmurphy.co.uk where you will also find an online Shop with currently available work. Thanks!