ND Art Trek: Hilary Paynter

ARTIST: Hilary Paynter
VENUE NO.: 9


Hilary Paynter's studio overlooks the quay in Bideford. I had previously seen Hilary's work at the Society of Wood Engravers exhibition at the Burton, Five Women Print Makers at the White Moose and in her beautifully bound book Full Circle; so I was already familiar with her working methods. The studio was brightly lit; full of Hilary's intricate and detailed wood cut prints, collages, books and other material relating to her work.
 



The two presses Hilary uses date back to the Victorian era

The original wood carving used to create her work for Newcastle Central Station 

Hilary's studio assistant woking on a vinyl print

The finished product!


Visiting Hilary Paynter's studio was a fantastic introduction to this year's vibrant Art Trek program. I can't wait to visit a few of the other participant's gallery spaces/studios.

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