Margaret Gurney-Smith :: Contact Info :: Artist Statement :: Previous Exhibitions

Title: Growth Medium: Monoprint / Etching / Chine Collé Size (h x w): 16cm x 16cm Guide Price: Not Given
Title: Flur 3 Medium: Etching Size (h x w): 20cm x 20cm Guide Price: Not Given
Title: Diversity Medium: Monoprint / Etching / Chine Collé Size (h x w): 31cm x 21cm Guide Price: Not Given
Title: Oestreon Medium: Etchings Size (h x w): 51cm x 73cm Guide Price: Not Given
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Artist Statement
Influenced by an early career as a microscopist in scientific research, my images are inspired by the recent advances in genetic engineering. My prints are of imaginary ‘life forms’ displayed as ‘specimens’ or ’objects of curiosity’ to invite speculation on the mystery of nature combined with advances made possible by human ingenuity.

Etching, because of the fine detail produced, is the printmaking process I find of most interest. Since graduating in 2003 from the Norwich School of Art and Design with B.A. Hons. In Fine Art, Printmaking, I have been experimenting with electro-etching copper to promote a process of acid free etching, combined with safe substitutes for traditional grounds. I find an interesting aspect of the electrolytic process is the random production of tone and texture caused by replating etched areas. The accidental factors caused by experimentation lend excitement to my creative process.

Previous Exhibitions

• Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich
  'On the Railings' by Articulate
• Yarmouth Galleries, Central Library
  'Six-Ex'
• Grapevine Gallery, Norwich
  'Prints in the Snow'
• Low Tide 2002 Project, Cromer
  'Postcards from the Sea'
• St Margarets Church, Norwich
  '2nd Year Show'
• Burt Gallery, London
  'Country Fayre
• Norwich School of Art and Design
  'Wallpaper'