graphic art prints
These are a brand new series of graphic art prints, all limited editions, printed, signed and numbered by David Purdie. They are sold framed in the gallery, but can be ordered unframed here and online.
Talking of these David explains...
"I believe I've discovered a method to merge my love of vibrant colour and artistic experimentation with landscape photography. While I value and enjoy the depth of colour achievable in painting, replicating it in a conventional landscape photograph looks artificial and jarring. I sought a means to liberate my photographs from strict depiction, so they can become interpretations or abstractions of landscapes. These images no longer merely describe a scene; they now serve as an expressive reflection or artistic impressions of a place. This new-found approach allows for a more liberal and decorative manipulation of details and hues. It seems that detaching the image from strict representation enhances its intrigue and aesthetic possibilities, transforming it into an engaging print in its own right, rather than just a window looking back to the original scene."
As regular visitors to the gallery may know, David received his training as a painter at Reading University and The Royal College of Art.
"As a young artist, I often made screen prints and lithographs. More recently I have often noticed the potential of my (highly customised) printer (used for creating gallery prints) to produce vibrant colours akin to those achievable through screenprinting. Finally, I've discovered a method to incorporate these colours into my photo-based artworks."
