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JUDITH STROUD
JUDITH STROUD
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Background
Judith Stroud’s early years were spent in various
parts of Africa. Returning home to Britain, she graduated in Fine Art
painting and printmaking at the West of England College of Art, Bristol.
A career in teaching art helped inform and inspire wide-ranging ideas
for her own work, which is achieving success and recognition and is in
collections in the USA, Australia, France and Britain . Judith is a
director of Swansea Print Workshop . She regularly contributes to the
studio’s ‘open access’ days and other events on a voluntary basis
Artist's Statement
Printmaking provides both an inspiration in
itself, and a means of expression. . My themes often grow from intuitive
ideas which can only be fully realised once I have found the right
combination of processes. This can come easily, or on occasions, seem
like a lengthy struggle. Sometimes a chance magic occurs, which is the
fascination of printmaking. Many of my original prints are unique
pieces.
The energies and forms of the natural world are the starting point for much of my work There is a constant recurrence of visual motifs and symbols, associated with the mythic cycles of nature and life.
The intaglio processes of collagraph and etching always fascinate me. For these I often use organic materials which, I feel, mirror the contrasting fragility yet powerful forces of nature. I also combine these methods with other forms of printmaking such as digital and stencil.
Contrast is a recurring element in my work. I find working on a small scale is a challenging change to my usual practice. The narrative imagery and detail of my miniature prints is satisfyingly different to the open spaciousness I seek in my abstract work.
Judith can be
contacted directly on
enquiries@judithstroud.co.uk
or see her website at:
http://www.judithstroud.co.uk
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