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A unique imprint between the Piers
Residents and visitors seeking art between the Piers in Brighton are in for a treat during the Brighton festival; Artizan Editions – renowned publishers and proponents of original art in print – have a retrospective exhibition hosted by Castor & Pollux gallery for the duration of May on the seafront.
Brian Rice with Bridget Riley
“It’s great for us to have the opportunity to exhibit our published works. Not only are we in our home city but exhibiting within an amazing beachside venue. It’ll be something of a welcome change from our London exhibitions.“
Hove based Artizan Editions invite artists to explore new dimensions in their work using the screenprint medium. Artizan proprietor, Sally Gimson, explains: “Creating an original piece of work in this medium offers the artist a different set of creative possibilities. We have, during the festival in previous years, had an artist demonstrating the process of creating an original print. When people realised the artist was building the image in separate layers of colour, step by step, they tended to be somewhat ‘wowed’. It’s also exciting for us to be able to offer original works by artists to a wider audience, by virtue of their affordability.“
Artizan Editions work alongside well-known local and national artists, up and coming artists, as well as established and revered contemporary artists, Bridget Riley, Brian Rice and Gerald Laing. Profiling the Brighton exhibition is the vibrant work of Stella Maris, currently showing in St. Ives with the Penwith Gallery.
Artizan Editions Festival Exhibition from Saturday 3 May at Castor & Pollux, 164–166 King’s Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB | Map
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