A select group of printers at Prospect Studio spent a day working on the process of sugar lift. The method whereby varying tonal areas are created by opening up a pre-aquatinted plate with the use of hot water, was employed by Picasso, Roualt and more recently William Kentridge. Some excellent prints were produced by Carolyn […]
Members of Prospect print group produced some excellent collographs , using a wide variety of media. Plywood, aluminium, mount board, and old 45 inch singles were used as plates with a host of material used to construct their plates. Carborundum, tape, gesso, wallpaper, emulsion, and found objects were employed to open up a varied visual […]
For the final session of the Handmade art group run in conjunction with The Whitworth, artists looked at the work of Roger Hilton and Kandinsky. Personal photographs were used to base their abstract pieces on, using acrylics and watercolour. Short videos were used to show how forms and shapes in landscape can be broken up […]
Members of the Handmade Art Group at the Whitworth , produced their own original Christmas Cards with artist Alan Birch. The zoom sessions featured short videos and instructions, followed avidly by artists at home. Some excellent works were produced as usual.
Printers have returned in restricted numbers to Prospect, following stringent restrictions. Collograph , etching and relief prints have flown off the press as artists print their editions. Good to see them back!
More printmaking sessions took place over Zoom with over 10 artists producing lino prints and texture prints. The quality of the work was as usual; exceptional.
Year 7 pupils from Bedford High School produced some amazing tonal engravings to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Turnpike. It was a great feeling to be back in the classroom.
For the second Handmade session with the Whitworth, artists worked at home with poly print to produce expressive prints. Once again brilliant work by all.
its great to be back working with members of the Handmade group in conjunction with The Whitworth. The sessions delivered through Zoom, have shown how creative and resourceful artists can be. Excellent mono prints! Looking forward to returning to the gallery. Thanks to Claire for organising session.
15 members of Prospect Studios have taken part in the annual print exchange organised by Hot Bed Press in Manchester. Each artists produces an edition of prints on paper 20cm square which are sent to the Manchester studio and in return receive a box of 20 prints from around the world. This is the 12th […]
Sunday classes in August, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August. Classes are up and running at Prospect Studio with limited numbers and restrictive safety measures in place. I am also planning drawing sessions and a collograph weekend in August. For more information see the workshop section on website.
Alan Birch has been working on a topical series of saints during the Pandemic. Inspired by Catholic media saints often seen in churches, the saints reflect recent global events. The massive effect on peoples behaviour, health and has a been used to create these saints. The saints started with St Coronus and document the developments […]
With the world under lockdown and facing an uncertain future, I have been requested to resurrect the Later-Day Saint series to reflect current issues. Saint Coronus has materialised in print and gives us hope whilst illustrating through symbols, the concerns and priorities of society. Never before have toilet rolls, pasta, Dolmio, and hand sanitiser occupied […]
Really please and amused to see my portrait amongst great figures from the art world on worksheets at Marple Hall High School. Pupils chose a figure to illustrate prior to my visit for a series of workshops. Maybe I should grow a Dali moustache. Some great prints were produced and the pupils and staff were […]
Alan Birch with all year 10 pupils at Marple Hall High School in February and March, producing excellent prints. Over 120 pupils worked tirelessly with Alan, producing a wonderful collection of prints inspired by animals and birds. Some pupils used college and relief printing to embellish their work. The prints will be used to enhance […]