George Gilmour

I am a printmaker who works mostly in collagraph and other related intaglio techniques. I use a diverse range of materials and found objects to develop the printing plate. Along with traditional carving methods I can then produce an image which is both layered and detailed. I use mostly Fabriano paper and work on a Hilldav etching press.

Following study at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre and The National Art School, my work was shortlisted in the Asia Pacific Mini Print International competition in 2011. My first solo exhibition, "Passions of the Cut Sleeve", was at The Newsagency Gallery, in 2012. In 2013 I curated and exhibited work in a group show at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre entilted "Mercredi Avec Bec" as well as collaborating with fabric artist Kate Andrews and photographer Wing Poon, for an exhibition at the Global Gallery, called "City Nightfall", inspired by the poem by Australian poet Kenneth Slessor.

I am currently working on two projects for exhibition in 2015. "Mandala" exploring the graphical and meditative properties of mandalas, and "Ink" referencing the rise of tattoos as a mode of self expression. Announcement of dates and venue information to follow.