David Turvey Prints presents Best of British Printmaking
featuring John Duffin & Michael Kirkman
Exhibition runs: 7th - 12th July 2015
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm (Sunday 10am to 4pm)
Coursingafter by Michael Kirkman
Although extensively exhibited and collected elsewhere in the country, this is John Duffin's first show in Bath. Described by the Independent’s Philip Pearson as “…a twenty-first century Lowry”, Duffin’s exemplary draughtsmanship underpins a body of work that is redolent with influences from cinema, graphic novels and the history of painting. The methodical process and use of line involved in etching, enables him to distil his visions of the urban world and create striking images with great subtlety and mood.
Soho Rain by John Duffin
In contrast, Michael Kirkman's work, focuses on intimately staged scenes that convey a sense of selective memory, with theatrically accented details that prompt a range of narrative possibilities. Often enigmatic, these timeless images reveal his fine sense of colour, ability to exploit the technical possibilities of linocuts and powerful draughtsmanship. For Kirkman, this is a second showing in Bath, and there will be a range of new prints and drawings.
Shadowplay by Martin Ridgwell
Also on show will be a selection of post-war prints from the archives of the highly reputable Emma Mason Gallery, based in Sussex. As an introduction to his work, there will also be some rare etchings by the London based artist, Martin Ridgwell, from his Shadowplay series.