CFPR resident artists feature in Somerset Life magazine

We’re thrilled that our resident artists have been featured in a series of ‘artist in focus’ articles in Somerset Life magazine both in print and online, shining a light on their work and the opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation at the CFPR.

The magazine has featured Rodrigo Arteaga’s Mycelium Book (July issue), Niamh Fahy’s visually captivating outcomes from the Slow Violence and River Abuse: The Hidden Effect of Land Use on Water Quality project (August issue) and Alice Kettle’s work with Helen Carnac and Carinna Parraman on The Somerset Almanac as well as her co-curation of Threads: Breathing stories into materials at the Arnolfini and upcoming ‘Art of the Maker’ talk (September issue).

Future articles in Somerset Life will cover Helen Carnac’s connection to place (October issue), ‘The Lost Wings of Summer’ and ‘Dusking’ projects by Tracey Bush (November issue) and centre Director Carinna Parraman’s colour research as part of her #colouraday and ‘The Willow’ photography investigation

The article series is a collaboration with content creator and contemporary art gallery manager Emma Bovill. “The wonderful thing about working with the CFPR is that the stories are so evident and abundant,” she explains. “There is a palpable and tangible spirit of creativity and partnership at the centre which Helen Carnac was keen to highlight in her article. It’s immediately obvious to anyone who visits.”

“Somerset Life were enthusiastic about introducing talented local artists working in Bristol and across the county and to gain a ‘behind the scenes’ view of their creative lives and artistic practice,” she adds. “It was also an opportunity to showcase the research and skills across traditional and digital print techniques at the CFPR which readers may not have been aware of.”

“We were delighted when Emma approached us on behalf of the CFPR and its resident artists,” enthuses Somerset Life Editor Rachel Mead. “Our discerning audience has a huge interest in art and to be able to tease out unique stories in the article series as well as put a lens on the wider work of a centre of excellence on our doorstep is of huge benefit to our loyal readers.”

The iterative, adaptable and interactive ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’, which will display works from CFPR resident artists at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London in October, will be the next narrative from the centre to explore. “The cabinet is a perfect example of the CFPR’s ability to think outside of the box, even when a box is involved, and present printmaking in exciting ways,” says Emma Bovill.

As Professor of Design, Colour and Print and Director of the CFPR, Carinna Parraman was invited to be on the expert judging panel for submissions to the fair and will be participating in panel discussions. “Being part of a community of printmakers and appealing to a younger audience of collectors at this vibrant event underpins our ethos at the CFPR” she affirms.

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