The adventures of Sir Gawain
These hand coloured lino cuts are inspired by the intrepid adventures of Gawain , King Arthur’s nephew and Knight of the Round Table. Having seen a series of Medieval woodcuts in the Victoria & Albert print collection, i imagined him, continuing his travails today. In this series he is transported to the present era, rescuing maidens. defeating dragons whilst waiting for a train, watching football and fighting bears.
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain dancing with the devil. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain rescues the damsel. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain at the Match.. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain repels the aliens. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain fighting a Dragon Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain fighting a bear Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain passing through the Devil. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain writing for a train.. Hand coloured linocut. 
Alan Birch The adventures of Sir Gawain. Gawain singing Karaoke. Hand coloured linocut.