This print is to remind all of us, young, old and everything in between - to take time to play, explore, let things excite us, find inspiration in the everyday...
This print is to remind all of us, young, old and everything in between - to take time to play, explore, let things excite us, find inspiration in the everyday and to make time to have fun. Play is important. And it has incredible benefits for adults and children alike. In 1951, Charles & Ray Eames first released 'The Toy' "...a colourful, thoughtful product intended for children as well as adults". Seraphina was captivated by the photos of Ray Eames working on the design in the garden of their house and by their approach to making playthings. Working a similar palette, Seraphina took the basic elements of The Toy and created a collage, bringing in the circle which she often uses to suggest the presence of the sun or moon in her work. Translating the collage into a screen print to produce this limited edition series, she hopes that the work will inspire you to embrace and lean into playing more. This screenprint was designed exclusively for Blisters: Time to Play in September 2023, which showcased over 50 emerging and established artists, each with a brand new and exclusive edition of handmade screenprints responding to the theme of PLAY. From fairground rides to broader concepts about colour and abstraction, the show comprised an array of styles from street art to fine art illustration. The exhibition presented pieces from renowned contemporary artists such as Anthony Burrill, Oliver Jeffers, Morag Caister, Lucille Clerc, Babak Ganjei, John Booth and many more. And many Print Club favourites of course! Boxed framed, white grain
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Seraphina Neville
Seraphina is a London based artist. She works with collage to create abstract works on paper and often uses these as the basis for her screenprints. Her minimalist compositions have a strong focus on colour and space.