Abi Clarke

Mixed media, Painting

The unexpected free time, head space and the fact that the studio belonging

to her father (artist Graham Clarke) was temporarily empty during the Covid

induced lockdown of 2020 led to an enforced sabbatical from her work as a

well travelled dj and UK based broadcaster and the setting up of her own

brand ‘Super Natural Thing’. She began screen printing and hand dyeing

organic garments, and bags. She then made use of the ancient Cogger press

and began letterpress printing and acrylic painting on handmade paper,

making mixed media pieces with layers of painted paper and hand printed

type.

Numerous commissions followed including album art designs for record

labels together with bespoke works for private customers.

Her work was exhibited this year at The Woodbridge Festival of Art & Music,

and at Linden Hall Studio, Deal.

‘I love the imperfections of the hand printing process, the deckle edges and

torn edges of the handmade paper and the vibrant colours and how they

combine together. Colours and textures are key in my work. I draw

inspiration from nature and the sea, together with the shapes and colours of

seemingly mundane everyday items that catch my eye and draw me in.’

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