Society of Wood Engravers 86th annual exhibition
09 March - 26 April 2024
86th Annual Exhibition
The Society of Wood Engravers (SWE) was founded in 1920 by a group of artists including Eric Gill and Lucien Pissarro. It is the principal organisation and rallying point for those interested in wood engraving and other forms of relief printmaking.
A relief print is one in which the printing surface is cut away so that the image alone appears raised on the surface. The raised areas are inked and printed, while the parts that have been cut away do not pick up the ink. Wood engraving involves the cutting of wood on the hard end grain rather than the plank side. Sharply pointed metal tools are required. The completed designs may be printed on a press or by hand, using a tool to rub the back of the paper.
An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition. Most of the exhibits are for sale. Prices quoted are for unframed prints, which may be ordered by post and normally arrive within two weeks of the order being placed.
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"The SWE exists to exalt the skill of the wood engraved print. That is, one engraved, and printed, by hand and by the artist. The use of digital or giclée prints of wood engravings instead of, or as a substitute for, original prints will not be acceptable to the SWE. The Society fights to support the dedication shown by wood engravers to this time-honoured technique and it is expected that all members will respect this when showing their work." - Quote Author, Position
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