Gwen Black
With an Honours degree in Fine Art from Grays School of art in
Aberdeen, specialising in Printmaking, Gwen works as a full time artist.
She has been exhibiting her work extensively over the years, venues
include Peacock Visual Arts, Grampian Hospital Arts Trust, The Art
Institute of Seattle, USA, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Paisley Art Institute and
the RSA Edinburgh. She also has work nationally and internationally in
private and public collections.
Below Gwen explains more about her work;
'Because my discipline within fine art is printmaking, I naturally use a
lot of printmaking techniques in my work, but I also incorporate paint
and collage.
My subject matter varies, as I like to keep my work lively, fresh and
interesting. The odd and quirky things in life amuse and inspire me, as
do the emotions which creep up on us unexpectedly, caused by
everyday exchanges with the world around us.
I have been using text within my visual artwork for some time. I use it,
not only to provide the viewer a little insight into the narrative which I
have created, but also to allow them the first step into creating their
own narrative. My use of the written word has evolved, not just for its
literary meaning, but also for its aesthetic value. Handwriting, printed
text and electronic text, all have their own unique and fascinating
patterning which goes beyond heir literary meaning.'
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With an Honours degree in Fine Art from Grays School of art in
Aberdeen, specialising in Printmaking, Gwen works as a full time artist.
She has been exhibiting her work extensively over the years, venues
include Peacock Visual Arts, Grampian Hospital Arts Trust, The Art
Institute of Seattle, USA, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Paisley Art Institute and
the RSA Edinburgh. She also has work nationally and internationally in
private and public collections.
Below Gwen explains more about her work;
'Because my discipline within fine art is printmaking, I naturally use a
lot of printmaking techniques in my work, but I also incorporate paint
and collage.
My subject matter varies, as I like to keep my work lively, fresh and
interesting. The odd and quirky things in life amuse and inspire me, as
do the emotions which creep up on us unexpectedly, caused by
everyday exchanges with the world around us.
I have been using text within my visual artwork for some time. I use it,
not only to provide the viewer a little insight into the narrative which I
have created, but also to allow them the first step into creating their
own narrative. My use of the written word has evolved, not just for its
literary meaning, but also for its aesthetic value. Handwriting, printed
text and electronic text, all have their own unique and fascinating
patterning which goes beyond heir literary meaning.'
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