Isobel Walker
Sheffield
I work mostly with etching, monotype and embossing, and each piece is a unique, original work.
I have been intrigued by the circle for some time, with its paradox of complex associated ideas, expressed in such a simple form. Related to this, I am also interested in the tension between boundary and boundlessness, where the sphere of the earth meets the sky. The horizon seems to represent the concept of indefinite existence and events of the past, present and future; for me, it symbolises time.
I try to express all this through my circles and lines.
Qualifications and training
2003 - BA Fine Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester
Solo exhibitions
2010 - 'Notes from Nature', The Edge Gallery, Lancaster
2010 - Untitled, The Circle Conference and Events Space, Sheffield
2009 - 'Horizons', Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2008 - Untitled, Cultural Industries Quarter Agency Meeting Room, Sheffield
2006 - 'Impressions', Abbot Hall Coffee Shop, Kendal
2005 - 'Pathways', Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2005 - 'Space for the Self', Yorkshire Artspace, Sheffield
2004 - 'Full Circle', Harris Interiors Gallery, Poole
Group exhibitions
2010 - Clock Tower Summer Open Exhibition, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
2009 - Holmfirth Art Week, various locations, Holmfirth
2009 - Open Exhibition, Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
2009 - Temptation, Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2009 - 'Works on Paper', Harris Interiors Gallery, Poole
2008 - A1 Open Exhibition, The Old Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire
2008 - Open Print Exhibition, Ropewalk Gallery, Barton-upon-Humber
2007 - Christmas Exhibition, Cooper Gallery, Barnsley
2007 - Derby Open Exhibition, Derby City Art Gallery, Derby
2007 - Group Exhibition, The Spiral Gallery, Settle
2007 - 'Three Journeys', The Art Gallery, Stockport
2007 - Winter Art Fair, Artsmill, Linden Mill, Hebden Bridge
2006 - 15th Anniversary Exhibition, The Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2006 - 'Made', Garden Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield
2006 - The Great Sheffield Art Show, The Octagon Centre, Sheffield
2005 - 'Genius', Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2005 - 'In Print', Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk
2005 - 'Printfest', Memorial Hall, Ulverston
2004 - Autumn Exhibition, Royal West of England Academy, Bristol
2004 - 'March Hares', Cupola Gallery, Sheffield
2004 - 'The Bigger Picture', Art Apartment at The Mill, Knaresborough
2003 - Open Exhibition, Stockport Art Gallery, Stockport
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