Lot 207 - Zoe Anker - Connections
Multi Layered, paper stencil screenprint with hand embossing
2023
A6 (10x15cm)
Original Artwork
Signed on Verso
This auction is raising proceeds for The Hepatitis C Trust
ARTIST INFO
About
Zoe Anker studied MA Design for Textiles Future at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, London; graduating in 2004. Since that time she worked within the fashion Industry, before returning to her passion for printmaking full time. Silkscreen printing has always been Zoe’s medium of choice, whether that be art pieces on paper or fashion fabrics. Zoe has a strong passion for the juxtaposition of colour, geometric shape and mark making, with the use of layers to create interesting and unique forms. Zoe is currently based at Wimbledon Art Studios, London. Where she has held a studio for over four years. Zoe is very much a "process" led artist and loves to work in a playful and free manner. "The process always influences the outcome of my work- I would say I am very impulsive, free and playful. I use mainly paper stencils within my art work, I love the freedom working this way and having the ability to evolve shapes and layers at a rapid pace." Zoe rarely produces a full edition of work and prefers to work with one off pieces. Often a small mini range on various scales. This "capsule collection" type of process and body of work is a nod towards her Fashion Industry background. Zoe draws inspiration from pop culture, travel, nature and brutal architecture.
Education
MA Design for Textiles Futures, Central St.Martins, London. 2004.
BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles, University College Northampton. 2002
Select Exhibitions/Awards
Debut Solo show “Electric Bloom” at BSMT Space gallery, Dalston, London. May 2020
“Who runs the world?” Electric Gallery, London. May 2021
“Just be nice” A collaboration with The Real Hackney Dave AKA Dave Buonaguidi. East Art Gallery, London. December 2022
“The Other Art Fair” Santa Monica, Los Angeles, March/April 2023
Gallery Representation
BSMT Space
Electric Gallery
Look up Prints
Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork
Inspired by brutal architecture in terms of shape, composition and form, and looking at the relationship between architecture and pattern. This one off pieces originates from a multi layered hand pulled screen print, using hand stencil cut stencils. Sections have also been hand embossed.
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