Published 04 September 2023 in News
Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE)
Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) 'International Original Print Exhibition 2023'
Bankside Gallery
48 Hopton St, London SE1 9JB, United Kingdom
21 September - 01 October 2023
The International Original Print Exhibition, established by the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), is an international open submission exhibition celebrating the best of contemporary printmaking. As an art organisation run by artists, the RE is constantly working to create long-term opportunities for artists and promote printmaking to a wider audience.
The works for this year's exhibition have been announced!
SEE THE FULL LIST OF SELECTED WORKS HERE
Natasha Norman l 'Midnight (Moonshadow Series)' l 2023 l Monotype washi paper collage l Sheet Size: 72 x 55 cm l Image Size: 63.5 x 49 cm
Moonshadow Series
"Inspired by dark nights during loadshedding, I am excited to launch a new series of prints titled 'Moonshadow'. These works have evolved from monotype prints that have been reworked through collage into original artworks on washi paper. The title hails from the popular song of the same name by Yusuf Islam, a.k.a. Cat Stevens. The lyrics of the song balance tragedy with a sense of peace achieved by acceptance.
For me, a moonshadow is but a passing period of darkness that can create a greater appreciate for the return of the ‘faithful light.’ I was particularly struck by satellite footage of moonshadow across the earth: when the moon comes between the earth and the sun, creating a shadow or darkness for onlookers. The glimmering orb of sunlight, slipping along the edges of the dark moon is quite beautiful and also fleeting. New Moon, as it is called, signals the beginning of a new lunar cycle so rather than a darkness to signal ending it is a pregnant darkness full of beginning. Something to ponder during our Eskom imposed candlelight dinners."
For more information about the exhibition please navigate to the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) website here