anna alcock "water dance - walthamstow"
anna alcock "water dance - walthamstow"
limited edition wood of 50 engraving
framed size 31.5 × 41.3 cm
the artist
anna is a local walthamstow-based artist who focuses on printmaking and runs inky cuttlefish studios in gnome house. born in south africa, anna studied fine art at the university of natal and then later graduated from the university of the arts london with a masters in printmaking. her delicate and distinctive lino prints have become well known across e17 and have reached various corners of the globe. she has passionate ties to africa which reveal themselves in her practice, as well as fascinations with folklore, mythology, legends and the afterlife.
the story
imagining things that are lost and found, anna explored the idea of a secret garden, and a child's delight of discovery. this wood engraving captures an enchanted moment in front of walthamstow town hall - children playing and splashing in a fountain after dark. she captures a feeling of excitement and renewal – as this area has recently been refreshed with the removal of the old fountain and a new communal area.
the artwork
this artwork is a limited edition of 50 wood engraving and is sold beautifully framed in an antique dark brown solid wood frame with brushed gold detailing measuring 31.5 x 41.3 cm.
delivery
due to this being a framed artwork, there is an additional packaging & framing fee of £15.