Simon Lawson - Amelioration #I, 2021
Photo Etching
Media Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Image Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Unique Work
Framed only
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Simon Lawson explores memory and wellbeing via the ever-changing urban landscape.
Applying a comparative aesthetic to collage he uses new and archive plates to produce unique composite etchings. This has resulted in an ongoing series of large scale works, which explore experimentation in structure, texture and construction of the print itself.
The Amelioration Series take physical subjects as their basis, to represent the human presence and its legacy. Although conscious of the footprint of human impact he is constantly aware of looking upwards, a neglected activity with our increasing fixation with our phones for direction and answers. The ever-increasing development above our eye line, that which occurs outside of our consciousness but which greatly impacts our wellbeing and ultimately our future existence. He concentrates on subject matter that is typically neglected from artistic representation.
The prints themselves are constructed with several plates. The image is built up from many passes through the etching press. Some of the plates are inked once and repeatedly moved and reprinted using just the residue, creating a fainter memory of the original image.
The overlaying of these images subsequently builds, pushing and pulling the original image within the picture plane. A complex collection of layers; imbued with aspects of memory, nostalgia, and urban archaeology.
Lawson has collaborated with many artists at the highest level acquiring a vast array of techniques and methods. Having established Huguenot Editions in 2006 he has recently opened Simon Lawson Prints at Thames-Side Studios in Woolwich where he continues to collaborate with galleries and print publishers at the highest level, alongside his own practice.
His work as an artist has been exhibited widely and his collaborations as a master printer are held in many collections, private and public, both here and abroad.
Photo Etching
Media Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Image Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Unique Work
Framed only
Split your payment over 10 months with OwnArt 0% APR. Your monthly payment for this artwork could be from as little as £85.00 (framed only).
Simon Lawson explores memory and wellbeing via the ever-changing urban landscape.
Applying a comparative aesthetic to collage he uses new and archive plates to produce unique composite etchings. This has resulted in an ongoing series of large scale works, which explore experimentation in structure, texture and construction of the print itself.
The Amelioration Series take physical subjects as their basis, to represent the human presence and its legacy. Although conscious of the footprint of human impact he is constantly aware of looking upwards, a neglected activity with our increasing fixation with our phones for direction and answers. The ever-increasing development above our eye line, that which occurs outside of our consciousness but which greatly impacts our wellbeing and ultimately our future existence. He concentrates on subject matter that is typically neglected from artistic representation.
The prints themselves are constructed with several plates. The image is built up from many passes through the etching press. Some of the plates are inked once and repeatedly moved and reprinted using just the residue, creating a fainter memory of the original image.
The overlaying of these images subsequently builds, pushing and pulling the original image within the picture plane. A complex collection of layers; imbued with aspects of memory, nostalgia, and urban archaeology.
Lawson has collaborated with many artists at the highest level acquiring a vast array of techniques and methods. Having established Huguenot Editions in 2006 he has recently opened Simon Lawson Prints at Thames-Side Studios in Woolwich where he continues to collaborate with galleries and print publishers at the highest level, alongside his own practice.
His work as an artist has been exhibited widely and his collaborations as a master printer are held in many collections, private and public, both here and abroad.
Photo Etching
Media Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Image Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
Unique Work
Framed only
Split your payment over 10 months with OwnArt 0% APR. Your monthly payment for this artwork could be from as little as £85.00 (framed only).
Simon Lawson explores memory and wellbeing via the ever-changing urban landscape.
Applying a comparative aesthetic to collage he uses new and archive plates to produce unique composite etchings. This has resulted in an ongoing series of large scale works, which explore experimentation in structure, texture and construction of the print itself.
The Amelioration Series take physical subjects as their basis, to represent the human presence and its legacy. Although conscious of the footprint of human impact he is constantly aware of looking upwards, a neglected activity with our increasing fixation with our phones for direction and answers. The ever-increasing development above our eye line, that which occurs outside of our consciousness but which greatly impacts our wellbeing and ultimately our future existence. He concentrates on subject matter that is typically neglected from artistic representation.
The prints themselves are constructed with several plates. The image is built up from many passes through the etching press. Some of the plates are inked once and repeatedly moved and reprinted using just the residue, creating a fainter memory of the original image.
The overlaying of these images subsequently builds, pushing and pulling the original image within the picture plane. A complex collection of layers; imbued with aspects of memory, nostalgia, and urban archaeology.
Lawson has collaborated with many artists at the highest level acquiring a vast array of techniques and methods. Having established Huguenot Editions in 2006 he has recently opened Simon Lawson Prints at Thames-Side Studios in Woolwich where he continues to collaborate with galleries and print publishers at the highest level, alongside his own practice.
His work as an artist has been exhibited widely and his collaborations as a master printer are held in many collections, private and public, both here and abroad.