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Battersea Autumn: Print and Photography Guide
To help make your art collecting journey a breeze, we've been busy selecting a stand-out collection of pieces for our Print and Photography Guide - we hope you discover something you will treasure forever.
AffordableArtFair
Wednesday 2 October, 2024
Welcome to our Print and Photography Route Guide at Affordable Art Fair Battersea, 16 – 20 October 2024! Whether you’re drawn to vibrant prints or striking photography, this guide will take you on an inspiring tour of some of the finest artworks at the fair. Let’s dive in!
1. Brook Street Gallery, Stand L3
Start your journey by making a right as you enter the fair to Brook Street Gallery at stand L3, where you’ll discover the dynamic works of Mila Morton and Krutikova Liudmila. Mila Morton creates elegant compositions on Xuan (rice) paper, exploring patterns in nature with repeating monochromatic forms that evoke movement and rhythm. In contrast, Liudmila Krutikova layers geometric shapes using intaglio and relief printing, making your eyes dance across the infinite space and hidden dimensions she has constructed.
Look out for Brook Street Gallery’s smaller works, too – they have a beautiful range below £500!
Mila Morton, Spring Reeds on a Lake, Ink on Xuan (rice) paper mounted on silk, £4300, Brook Street Gallery (L3)
Liudmila Krutikova, Light Crystal-1, Relief print, £700, Brook Street Gallery (L3)
2. The Tolman Collection, Stand L5
Continue down the row to The Tolman Collection at stand L5 to find the intricate works of renowned Japanese print artist Seiko Kawachi. After experimenting with silkscreen, lithography and even collages, Kawachi developed an innovative style that blends woodblock and intaglio engraving. His semi-abstract works captivate with their depth, texture and vibrant colours, standing at the pinnacle of craftsmanship!
Seiko Kawachi, Framed Nature (Sunflower), £2500, Woodblock, The Tolman Collection (L5)
Seiko Kawachi, Pink Penguin 2, £2800, Woodblock, The Tolman Collection (L5)
3. Bleach Box, Stand J5
Make a left and step into the world of Richard Heeps at Bleach Box, stand J5. His highly saturated and sophisticated photographic compositions capture cool interiors, still lives, and landscapes, with a distinctive style that pushes the boundaries of lens-based photography without digital manipulation. Drawing inspiration from drag racing and the energy of cities like New York, his use of “American” colour brings vibrancy to his hand-printed photographs, which combine traditional techniques with modern archival materials. These are truly collectable pieces.
Richard Heeps, Hot Sauce, £595, Photography, Bleach Box (J5)
Richard Heeps, Bitter Campari, £595, Photography, Bleach Box (J5)
4. Capital Culture, Stand G6
Loop around the end of the row to Capital Culture at stand G6 to explore the captivating photography of John Kenny and Monica Denevan. John Kenny’s compelling portraits showcase the inherent beauty, strength, and cultural richness of traditional communities in remote sub-Saharan Africa and India, highlighting their vital role in a world where natural resources are under growing threat. Monica Denevan’s intimate photographs from Burma and China blur the line between cultural documentation and portraiture, exploring ordinary lives to reveal a world of extraordinary resonance and harmony that reflects the deep connection between people, their environment, and their heritage.
John Kenny, The matriarchy, £2500 (framed), Direct print on aluminium with tray frame, Capital Culture Gallery (G6)
Monica Denevan, Eden, £750 (framed), Silver gelatin photograph, Capital Culture Gallery (G6)
5. Manifold Editions, Stand H4
Continue up to stand H4, just next to the bar, to discover the work of leading contemporary artist Marc Quinn at Manifold Editions. His mesmerising imagery delves into themes of beauty, identity, life, and humanity’s relationship with nature, using vivid colours and forms to create works that feel both robust and fragile in a surreal, dreamlike way.
Marc Quinn, Raw Earth, £3000, Archival pigment print with screenprinting and diamond dust, Manifold Editions (H4)
Marc Quinn, Icelandic Lava Plane, £1920, Digital print with silkscreen glaze, Manifold Editions (H4)
6. Woolf Gallery, Stand E7
Now that we’re half way through, it’s the perfect time for a drink, don’t you think?
On the other side of the bar, find Greame Purdy’s iconic animal photography at Woolf Gallery, stand E7. Purdy’s work conveys the raw beauty and intimacy of the natural world, driven by a passion for wildlife conservation. In a departure from his usual black and white photography, his breathtaking collection of Monarch Butterflies tells the extraordinary story of their 2,500 mile migration, taking 3-5 generations to complete. An incredible feat of nature, you can’t quite believe your eyes!
Greame Purdy, One Million Monachs, £3950, Photography, Woolf Gallery (E7)
7. East London Print Makers, Stand E11
Continue down to East London Printmakers at stand E11, where you’ll find the works of Jennie Ing and Andrew Child. Jenny Ing draws deep inspiration from the shapes, sounds, and hidden details found in urban landscapes, using minimal colour and her meticulous reduction lineout method to create bold, architectural prints. Meanwhile, Andrew Child specialises in traditional intaglio techniques like acid resist etching and mezzotint, recently xpanding into vibrant silk screen printing, including his piece Diving Belle, which evokes a sense of movement and tranquillity.
Andrew Childs, Diving Belle, £150 (framed), Screenprint, East London Printmakers (E11)
Jennie Ing, St Paul’s Cathedral and Watling Street, £295 (framed), Reduction Linocut, East London Printmakers (E11)
8. Artfully Sorted, Stand D9
9. Gina Cross Projects, Stand D7
Loop around to your left and head up the first aisle to stand D9 to discover the delicate works of Mieke Douglas at Artfully Sorted. Douglas plays with themes of intimacy and connection, using atmospheric lighting and surreal perspectives. Her work strips down the unnecessary, focusing on simple lines, textures, and shapes found in nature, capturing moments of both movement and stillness that invite you to pause and reflect.
Two stands up, at Gina Cross Projects, stand D7, you’ll find the work of Jo de Pear, a British printmaker experimenting with cyanotypes since 2017 in Antigua. Working with the island’s flora and fauna, she creates soft, dreamlike silhouettes. By combining multiple printmaking techniques and adjusting exposure times, she creates subtle tonal variations and semi-abstracted images that are truly captivating.
Mieke Doulgas, #fake | 1, £975 (framed), Digital archival photographic print, Artfully Sorted (D9)
Jo de Pear, Bougainvillea 2, £750, Cyanotype, Gina Cross Projects (D7)
10. Hanga Ten Contemporary Japanese Prints, Stand D6
Finish your journey next door at Hanga Ten Contemporary Japanese Prints, stand D6, with the harmonious woodcuts of Ray Morimura and Nana Shiomi.
Self-taught Ray Morimura combines traditional Japanese woodblock printing with a modern twist, using structured forms to create a balance of calm and chaos. Similarly, Nana Shiomi’s sophisticated work blends traditional ukiyo-e techniques with relief and intaglio methods. Her carefully crafted pieces incorporate texture, soft tones, and geometric patterns to achieve a harmonious balance.
Ray Morimura, Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawabunko, £890, Woodcut, Hanga Ten Contemporary Japanese Prints (D6)
Nana Shiomi, Even Monkeys Tea Bowl, £1150 (framed), Woodcut, Hanga Ten Contemporary Japanese Prints (D6)
And that brings you to the end of our Print and Photography Guide! This October marks the 25th Anniversary of the Affordable Art Fair, making it an extra special edition, so don’t miss out on tickets!