“The passing of time makes you beautiful”
Observing who witness my way home.
•Hand printed Paper lithography on
18x 14 cm hand torn Somerset Tub 410gsm
•Variable editions in black and white and terracotta background
•Part of a series of work on the theme of memory and London fragments.
Available @nellyduff
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“Without you I don’t exist”
A monument to the memories of a young dreamer influenced by the present.
•Hand printed Paper lithography on hand torn Somerset Tub 410gsm.
Full size 43x 55 cm
•Variable edition in black and white
•This piece holds in itself past and present personal interpretation of the shape of the gasometer. In the recent years we have seen some of them disappearing, some of them redeveloped. I have talked about it with people from different parts of the globe and every one of them had a story about it. Some people lived in them, partied, some others have seen them being used as a venue for the arts and in London these days we also see them changing.
Depending from which angle you look inside them, there might be a different opening in it.
Available @nellyduff
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“Avenue”
Objects as life companions and holders of precious memories.
•Hand printed Paper lithography on
19x18 cm hand torn Somerset Tub 410gsm
•Variable editions in black and white and terracotta background
•This image portrays a section of a window I looked at everyday for some years.
It kept me company - changing shape depending on the light of the day, as I began changing shape too. Good memories can be your best friends, holding the spirit of life !
Available @nellyduff
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“Cloudy in me”
A monument to the memories of a young dreamer.
•Hand printed Paper lithography on
26x18 cm hand torn Somerset Tub 410gsm
•Variable edition in black on terracotta background
•The shape of the gasometer has inspired me from my teenage time.
I first saw some back then and eventually fell in love with one on an early morning many years later, in the North East London, surrounded by beats of music and smiley people. Since then I portrayed it, deconstructed it and revisited it, unstoppably - here a sunrise version.
Available @nellyduff
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“Marshes E10”
Glimpses of London marshes walk in Summer days.
•Hand printed Paper lithography on
26x18 cm hand torn Somerset Tub 410gsm
•Variable editions in black and white and terracotta background
•As many people I know and many I don’t know I have scouted the paths of East London marshes at any time of the day, in company or on my own. No matter what the weather is like, the marshes these days welcome you and let you find secret realities. This is one of the ones I found : certainly not so secret in its monumental beauty!
Available @nellyduff
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Admiring Avenue before we hang her.
Avenue - Terracotta paper lithography from Valentina
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Join this drypoint printmaking class in Clapton and discover the art of direct metal etching. Whether you’re a practising artist or a hidden creative looking for a new way to express yourself, these tutoring sessions offer a focused and friendly environment to explore image making and printing by hand which you could explore together with a friend, a lover, a parent or a family member.
You’ll work closely with Alice Valentina Biga to understand how to manipulate metal and paper to create striking results. There’s no need to feel intimidated by the process; you’ll have hands-on help every step of the way as you learn to navigate the etching press and master traditional techniques.
During this session, you will:
* Carve your metal sheet – Use different tools to create line drawings and rich textures on an A5 plate.
* Ink and wipe your plate – Learn the tactile process of preparing your design for the press.
* Print your artwork – Experience the joy of using a professional etching press to transfer your image onto A4 paper.
Everything you need to get started is included, from the metal sheets and ink to high-quality printmaking paper and all necessary sundries.
This session offers a refreshing break from the everyday, giving you the chance to switch off and focus on a rewarding new skill. You’ll leave the studio feeling inspired by your own capability, carrying home a collection of unique, handmade prints to show off.
What you’ll get
* Metal plate to etch into.
* Etching tool, ink and paper.
* Your final print to take home.
What to bring:
- Sketchbook
Open to:
Beginner and experienced friendly / drawing skills desirable
☎️ BOOKINGS OPEN via
• LINK in Bio
• @avbmarks DM
• [email protected]
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Experimental Etching Transfer Techniques workshop landing again on 🌿♾️Saturday 21st March ♾️🌿
@artichokeprintworkshop
with yours truly @avbmarks
Exploring textured images by combining paper lithography and traditional metal etching to dive into intuitive and technical results all at once.
Mark making with copy- transfer, oil based ink, greasing drawing material and aquatint. Opening the doors to a fluid way of processing your etchings similar to #Peterfreeth magical designs and paper lithography.
Open to experienced etchers and beginners.
To book your place email
[email protected]
All information on @artichokeprintworkshop website course page.
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Images by
@avbmarks
Tim
@henriktknudsen@turkan.studio___
Valentina’s studio.
The making of ‘The Passing of Time Makes You Beautiful’ in terracotta
Behind the scenes of our next limited edition release coming Saturday 28th February
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Experimental Etching Transfer Techniques
WORKSHOP
24th January 2026
@artichokeprintworkshop
with the yours truly @avbmarks
Exploring mark-making with copy-transfer on paper and metal plates.
Using oil based etching ink, greasy drawing material and aquatint rosin we will be opening the doors to a fluid way of processing your etchings, similar to Peter Freeth’s magical designs and paper lithography.
To book your place email
[email protected]
#avbmarks
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#experimentalprintmaking
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Summer Printmaking Course with @avbmarks ! Explore a variety of printmaking processes, including intaglio, relief, and screen printing techniques. Open to all skill levels.
🗓️18 - 22 August 2025
🕟️ 10:00am to 4:00pm
🔗 Book at the link in bio.
Limited places are still available for our summer printmaking course with tutor @avbmarks ! You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of printmaking processes, including both photographic and traditional approaches to intaglio, relief, and screen printing techniques. Open to all skill levels.
🗓️18 - 22 August 2025
🕟️ 10:00am to 4:00pm
🔗 Book at the link in bio.
