Join us for an exquisite journey through the world of printmaking at the upcoming Ironbridge Fine Arts Spring Exhibition, happening from March 1st to May 28th, 2024. We are thrilled to present Faith, a talented printmaker hailing from her studio in North Cornwall. Her artistry is a tribute to the delicate and fleeting moments that grace our precious natural world, with drawing at the very heart of her creative process. Faith specializes in crafting limited editions of drypoint intaglio prints, allowing us to revel in the mesmerizing allure of the medium’s velvety, rich burr lines.
In her latest creations, Faith delves into her profound affection for wild birds, infusing her work with a delightful sense of humor that captures the captivating charm of these feathered characters she’s observed. However, beneath the laughter lies a deeper concern for the environmental changes threatening their habitats and pushing them towards the brink of endangerment and extinction.
Faith’s artistic journey has taken her to renowned stages, including the Royal Academy (RA) Summer Exhibition in 2019, 2022, and 2023. She is also an esteemed member of the Royal West Academy (RWA) Artist Network and a resident artist at Tonic Gallery in Salcombe. Join us at the Ironbridge Fine Arts Spring Exhibition to witness her breathtaking creations and be a part of a powerful message about the importance of preserving our natural world.
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Ironbridge Fine Arts is a gallery located in Ironbridge, Shropshire, UK, showcases a wide range of contemporary art from both local and international artists.
Here are some reasons why you might want to visit Ironbridge Fine Arts:
Ironbridge is a fascinating place to visit; known for its important role in the Industrial Revolution and for being the birthplace of the modern iron industry. Here are some things to do in Ironbridge:
5. Take a steam train ride: The Severn Valley Railway offers steam train rides from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, passing through the beautiful countryside and stopping at various stations along the way.
6. Enjoy local food and drink: Ironbridge has a range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs serving traditional Shropshire cuisine, including pies, sausages, and cheeses.
Overall, Ironbridge is a great place to visit for history and nature lovers, as well as for those interested in traditional British food and drink.
Come and immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes that Linda Samuel has captured in her latest collection of paintings. Born and raised in Ironbridge, Linda has been fortunate enough to call this beautiful county her home for her entire life. However, it is the breathtaking scenery of North Wales and the Lake District that truly inspires her work.
Linda’s passion for painting began in her teenage years and has since become a compulsion to capture the mood, atmosphere, and colors of the landscapes that surround her. Her use of texture and rich colors draws you in, allowing you to experience the power of the waves crashing against the shore or the peacefulness of the forest, making you feel as though you are right there with her.
Don’t miss out on the chance to see Linda’s incredible artwork, along with the other amazing local and national artists on display at our Summer exhibition. We can’t wait to share it all with you.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery and sharing all the amazing Artists and Artwork
Elena is one of wonderful customers whose artwork we have enjoyed framing and seeing her artwork come to life. It’s been a delight working with her and seeing the beautiful pieces that she has created for her PhD. We sat down with Elena to discuss her work and how our framing and mounting services helped bring her visions to life.
“I needed to get some work framed for my practice-based PhD and I wanted to use a local framer. I have used Ironbridge fine arts in the last year for some work and was really impressed with the care and attention they give to helping choose frames, mounts, and glass.”
“I have been a freelance artist for many years. I completed my BA Fine Art degree in 1993. I then went on to complete an MA Fine Art qualification in 2019 and I am now currently undertaking a Phd. I have exhibited all over the UK and worked on many projects in the public realm. I have been a mentor for emerging artists, acted on advisory boards and I am now pursuing a teaching career alongside my own practice.”
“I am a live and visual artist whose work is concerned with site contextual or site-responsive situations that are sensitive to time, place, and people. My work often examines the overlooked and obscure, tapping into oral histories, collective understandings, and forgotten truths. I create narrative interventions that invite audiences to participate, comment and create. My work often sets up humorous or subtle paradoxes in the everyday and mundane and seeks to be a playful intervention in unexpected places.”
“I use a variety of materials in my work, with paper, textiles and old objects being consistently used to explore ideas. My work is often sculptural, but I also incorporate film, photography, poetry and performance into creating pieces.”
“My practice-based Phd is exploring the ontology of time. I am investigating temporal experience and temporal phenomenology through the lens of the philosophy of physics, theoretical physics and the social sciences. This enquiry has strengthened my research skills, stretched my artistic practice and broadened my understanding of transdisciplinary approaches to identifying new knowledge.”
“The services at Ironbridge fine arts are wonderful. Sarah and her team have been so helpful and have really understood my framing needs. I strongly believe in using local services where possible and I am fortunate to live so near this wonderful framers.”
“The framing is to a very high standard and the advice given when consulting about the choice of frame is excellent. The choice of frames, mounts and glass is so impressive. I would highly recommend the services.”
Has the Ironbridge Fine Art’s team helped to elevate your artwork using the creative ways of bespoke framing and mounting a piece?“Absolutely! Sarah has been so very helpful and knowledgeable about framing my unconventional pieces. Her expertise has been greatly appreciated.”
How can our readers find you?
instagram.com/elenacassidysmith
www.linkedin.com/in/elena-cassidy-smith
To really get thing festive the processes discussed could be used to make the following things, christmas cards, wrapping paper, place settings for your christmas tables and much more. Or maybe it’s just a nice christmas gift for the grandparents to get framed.
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If you have read to the bottom of this blog you are entitled to a free gift, please email Jenny@IronbridgefineArts.co.uk with your preferred printing Relief or Intaglio to claim. Postage of £6.99 will still apply.
Etching Printing Press No. 2
by Gordon Yapp, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Etching Printing Press No.1
by Fiona Thomson
