Skip to main content

Undercurrent

Etching, from the exhibition Darkness and Light at the Bleddfa Centre, Mid Wales. July 2021 I used this series of etching to explore technique as well as ideas. Here, white on black and black on white alternate to describe the flow of water. Based on drawings of the fast flowing river Ullapool in flood, great branches and clusters of debris were rushing past me as I drew.
Iufbeksjlu6ed4bvtkbrq Frances Carlile

Woodcut Falling Light 3.

Leaf Vessel

The Penduick

Join Axis

We support artists

Funding, visibility, connection and practical help. 

Membership includes £15 million of Public Liability Insurance!

Axis is an independent charity, funded by our members. 
Become a Member

OPEN: £50,000 directly to artists.

Axis Artist Awards 2026

The Axis Artist Awards support artists to develop their practice, test ideas, make work and keep going. 

Learn more