Pressing Matters #33

Pressing Matters #33

‘Out with the old, in with the new’ – a phrase often heard when a new year begins. We printmakers may not have quite such a finite view on our recent work, but the idea that the turn of the year can suggest a different angle to your practice is one that we all recognise, I’m sure. The makers in this issue do this by allowing space for themselves and others in their artworks and workspaces – both literally and conceptually. Full of storytellers, educators and explorers, it’s packed with insights and wise words from artists whose creative practices are always evolving – like a never-ending story.

This edition sees one of our featured artists creating endless landscapes full of metaphors, whilst others harness traditional printmaking techniques to make children’s picture books that introduce young minds to captivating and curious concepts. Travel is a theme here too – taking yourself to spaces and places unknown can help to unlock different ideas, to find another voice or add new perspectives to your already established visual language. 

About Pressing Matters:

Pressing Matters is a quarterly magazine that is made by printmakers for printmakers. Pressing Matters speaks to artists about their creative processes and passion for print. Expect inky fingers, creative workspaces, sketchbooks and prints made using all kinds of techniques and mediums.