'So Far...' showcased selected works from the last few years by the esteemed Frances Walker. On show at Peacock Visual Arts W OR M space, the show collects a variety of prints, lithographs and etchings and brings together various strands of Francis previous works with arctic landscapes and cottage views featuring quite prominently alongside some beautiful city scape prints, the London eye makes for an interesting feature. But regardless of the subject matter there's one consistent thread and that's the quality of the images Francis creates.
I've always been a fan of her rocky out crop prints, a few examples of which feature in the show but I was especially pleased about the special print edition which gave those on a budget the opportunity to buy a piece of Francis work without breaking the bank, although with the Own Art scheme you can take home something a bit more substantial while spreading the cost, a tempting prospect indeed! Francis imagery is a real mainstay of the peacocks print studio, some even calling her the heart and soul of the space and rightly so, being a founding member of the space some 40 years ago.
It's been 8 years since Francis last solo show 'Places Observed in Solitude' a show which saw ice tundras and glaciers float on by. It created a strong sense not only the landscape but the atmosphere of those extreme locations. But the work in 'So Far' seems to take a softer approach with similar locations being featured, there's a familiarity that resonates with the viewer, almost like looking at an old family holiday photo. The red hut proved to be one of my favourites, not least for the scattering of wild penguins but also the chimney stack piece, the London eye just peaking out in the background which seemed almost akin to the works of James Furneaux . Francis was suprised when I mentioned this to her, obviously a piece she was fond of herself.
Although 'So Far...' is now finished the show continues a great run of exhibitions at Peacocks as they explore their print making history and none deserve to be celebrated more than Francis. Although well into her 80's she is still a force to be reckoned with and hopefully she'll continue to add her magic touch to the peacock print studio!
I've always been a fan of her rocky out crop prints, a few examples of which feature in the show but I was especially pleased about the special print edition which gave those on a budget the opportunity to buy a piece of Francis work without breaking the bank, although with the Own Art scheme you can take home something a bit more substantial while spreading the cost, a tempting prospect indeed! Francis imagery is a real mainstay of the peacocks print studio, some even calling her the heart and soul of the space and rightly so, being a founding member of the space some 40 years ago.
It's been 8 years since Francis last solo show 'Places Observed in Solitude' a show which saw ice tundras and glaciers float on by. It created a strong sense not only the landscape but the atmosphere of those extreme locations. But the work in 'So Far' seems to take a softer approach with similar locations being featured, there's a familiarity that resonates with the viewer, almost like looking at an old family holiday photo. The red hut proved to be one of my favourites, not least for the scattering of wild penguins but also the chimney stack piece, the London eye just peaking out in the background which seemed almost akin to the works of James Furneaux . Francis was suprised when I mentioned this to her, obviously a piece she was fond of herself.
Although 'So Far...' is now finished the show continues a great run of exhibitions at Peacocks as they explore their print making history and none deserve to be celebrated more than Francis. Although well into her 80's she is still a force to be reckoned with and hopefully she'll continue to add her magic touch to the peacock print studio!
