These woodcuts are attempted translations of the large-scale drawings I produced during my OUTPOST residency. I continued to explore the feelings of compression, tension and claustrophobia experienced within my home during the pandemic, focusing on abstracting bodily forms.

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Cutting directly and automatically into the plate brought an unusual spontaneity to the printmaking process, whilst experimenting with fabric added unexpected textures to the end print.

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Variable linocut editions each of 14, on Somerset paper, Japanese paper and calico.

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2021