PRESS RELEASE
25 | 03 | 22
Artists Unite to Create Fundraising Print
in Aid of Ukraine
John Howard Studio collective's handmade print in aid of Ukraine | a limited edition of 50 have been created
A group of well-known Cornish artists, with the support of John Howard Print Studio Penryn and The Poly Falmouth, have come together to create a collaborative artwork to raise money for Ukraine. Feeling desperately moved by news reports of the war and those fleeing the conflict, printmakers including artists Becky Haughton, Clementine Neild, Sally Spens, Sarah Seddon, Caroline Uff, Liz Perry, Lesley Harry, Jenn Green and Caroline Cleave have created nine original hand carved panels, using materials and equipment donated by John Howard, that have been joined together to create a single handprinted artwork. Designs include a Horse Chestnut leaf, which is the symbol of Ukraine's capital city Kiev, alongside flowers, patterns and other images that represent the culture of the country.
Artist Caroline Cleave says: "Behind each symbol is a story of Ukrainian culture that has inspired each artist. In a situation like this, when we all feel we want to reach out and help, it's sometimes best to simply take what we are good at and use it to help our fellow human beings. We want our image to speak out for the people of Ukraine and to raise money to help those in need. Our initial feelings of helplessness have been turned into a positive drive to work together, using the power of art and imagery to create something beautiful that will express our love and compassion, and help those forced from their homes and facing an unknown future".
Work begins to repeatedly ink up and pass each panel through a press, to create 50 original handmade prints
The process of hand-printing artworks began on Tuesday 22nd March at John Howard Studio, with artists working in shifts to ink up each plate and feed them through the studio's presses by hand.
With the support of Falmouth arts-venue The Poly, a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered printsare now available for sale via the Poly Guild's online shop.
Sarah Edom, The Poly's Guild and Galleries Manager says:"We are so proud to see our local artists come together to support the people of Ukraine. Not only do we have wonderful, creative talent in our region - we also have a community that is quick to step forward and help others in their time of need. These beautiful prints will be available from The Poly Guild online, as well as in the Poly Guild shop."
In addition, anyone can show their support for the project and learn more about the artists' inspirations for the artwork by following Instagram @print_for_ukraine
50 Limited Edition prints are available now via The Poly online shop at www.thepolyguild.org/collections/prints priced £60 plus £6 P&P. 100% of funds raised are being donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee, to include The Red Cross and Save The Children.
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Print Ready 300dpi images for press use:
The Collective's Print for Ukraine
Panels being inked up at John Howards studio
For further press information or additional images contact Mercedes Smith at Fine Art Communications director@fineartcommunications.co.uk / Tel 07825 270235 / www.fineartcommunications.co.uk
