Thomas Bewick - Tale Pieces

The Ikon Gallery in Birmingham currently has two fantastic exhibitions running. With genius work from the playful and inventive Wood & Harrison and in contrast a selection of prints by wood engraver Thomas Bewick (1753 - 1828).

About a month ago I went to visit and create the current Ikon documentary with Iain Bain, art historian and authority on Bewick.

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Iain discusses his connection with Bewick and the tools used to create such detailed wood engravings and how these are then turned into prints using a hand press.

The video is now live on the Ikon site. Watch to get an insight into the talent of Bewick and what went into creating such magnificent prints.... 

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