Howard Hodgkin Prints at the Laing Art Gallery

Wednesday, 02 August 2006 10:04

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Howard Hodgkin Prints, A Life In Colour is a prestigious new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery. Visitors will be able to enjoy the work of this major modern British artist whose bold, colourful prints have not previously been displayed in such a comprehensive way.  This will be the only opportunity to see this Barbican Art Gallery touring exhibition in the North East.

Hodgkin is one of Britain’s most celebrated painters, and his prints represent an extraordinary body of work, which is a parallel and very different achievement from his painting.  They have been internationally celebrated and passionately collected, but never brought together until now.

Hodgkin uses his prints as a unique means of expression.  He has created an astonishing variety of work and even when created in multiples, each print is unique.

He favors intense gestural mark-making and gives detailed instructions to his assistants about how to approach the creation of each print.  Visitors will be able to try out these different techniques in a series of workshops at the gallery and create their own magnificent print to take home.

Julie Milne, curator, said:

“Howard Hodgkin’s prints are a glorious celebration of colour, which will delight our visitors.  The astonishing variety of his work and individual style mean that each work feels like a new discovery.  The workshops, which the learning team is running alongside the exhibition will allow people to gain practical skills as well as enjoyment."

Howard Hodgkin Prints is an exhibition organized and toured by Barbican Art Gallery, which is funded and managed by the Corporation of London.  At the Laing Art Gallery from 22 July to 1 October.

 
Visit : http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing/