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SHELLEY ROSE
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shelleycrose@gmail.com shelleyrose.com shelleyroseart shelleyroseartist
Shelley began his artistic career as a printmaker for Michael Rothenstein RA and later taught at Goldsmith and Central Saint Martins College in London. He is an award winning master printmaker with work held in public and private collections. His silkscreen print 'Move to White' is part of the British Museum Print and Drawing Collection. Shelley translates his observation of light and light phenomena into the application of colour pigment as exploration, informing the process of colour application as well as the outcome. His latest series of work uses a corrosive process to create unique patination and oxidation colour backdrops to his work. His interest in all aspects of light led him to create a series of luminaires which are a sculptural interaction of light and form.
Describe the setting of your studio
My main studio is in the house, plus I have a couple of spaces outside. They are an undercover wood cutting area, a marquee and a shed for preparing small works. I work alone and carry out all the processing myself. I do this because it is the only satisfying thing, as I know how everything works and it is complicated. I make bespoke frames and a large variety of works and have created my own printmaking facility.
How does your studio inspire/influence your artwork?
The studio is a very inspiring place and versatile, because there is always a history of previous works everywhere. So the development of ideas and processes build on each other continously.
Do you prefer working alone or with others? I prefer working alone, as there are power saws and other dangerous tools and anybody else except my wife would be a distraction.
