Manchester creatives sparked by archive
Some of Manchester’s more talented students, designers and illustrators were so inspired by the screen print archives at the University of Salford that they were moved to organise their own exhibition of postcards, paintings and limited edition prints in the centre of the city.
The exhibition, which has been titled ‘Edition’, is a collaboration between two studios – SAVWO and DR.ME – and students studying illustration and design at the University of Salford, and is strongly influenced by '70s and '80s screen prints made at Manchester Print Workshop.
The students taking part in Edition are being given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience by participating in painting, still life drawing and screen printing workshops, held by the design studios. SAVWO, run by John Powell-Jones, makes artwork inspired by 1950s comics – notably horror ones and Tintin. The DR.ME studio produces everything from short films to t-shirt, album cover designs and wall murals for its clients. Kit Turner, the University Events Officer and curator of the exhibition, said:
The exhibition demonstrates the vibrancy of the Manchester art and design scene, which is supported by those print shops in Manchester which are able to provide full colour printing to design specifications, as well as the flyer and catalogue printing needed to promote exhibitions like this one.
Edition is being held in a vacant building in Piccadilly Place, and admission is free.
The exhibition, which has been titled ‘Edition’, is a collaboration between two studios – SAVWO and DR.ME – and students studying illustration and design at the University of Salford, and is strongly influenced by '70s and '80s screen prints made at Manchester Print Workshop.
The students taking part in Edition are being given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience by participating in painting, still life drawing and screen printing workshops, held by the design studios. SAVWO, run by John Powell-Jones, makes artwork inspired by 1950s comics – notably horror ones and Tintin. The DR.ME studio produces everything from short films to t-shirt, album cover designs and wall murals for its clients. Kit Turner, the University Events Officer and curator of the exhibition, said:
“It’s great that Edition brings a new perspective on the collection of screen prints held at the University, and the collaboration between young Manchester designers and students has produced some amazing work.”
The exhibition demonstrates the vibrancy of the Manchester art and design scene, which is supported by those print shops in Manchester which are able to provide full colour printing to design specifications, as well as the flyer and catalogue printing needed to promote exhibitions like this one.
Edition is being held in a vacant building in Piccadilly Place, and admission is free.