Fiona Pienkowska

The urban environment fascinates me. I recreate scenes based on observations of people and places I see around me in the everyday ‘theatre of life’ On every street corner, there is a story to tell. I have been influenced by English figurative artists from Hogarth to Edward Burra, also by Japanese and German Expressionists prints.

My method of working is an ‘Intaglio’ printmaking technique called ‘drypoint’. When using this method, I draw on to a metal printing plate with a sharp tool to produce a groove, in to which printing ink is applied. Then I put the plate through my press to produce the prints. Usually I hand colour and sometimes collage these prints in small editions or as unique works.

I also provide Printmaking Workshops, see my website and contact me for further information.

Education

1995 - Central Saint Martins, College of Art and Design

1992 MA , Illustration/ Printmaking. ‘Distinction’

1988 - De Montfort University

1987 PGCE in Art and Design

1986 - Staffordshire University

1983 BA (Hon’s) Degree Fine Art Painting

Additional Information

Published Book Cover of ‘You can Save Me’ and 2014

‘One thing and Another’ by Mel Wright

CD cover of music album by Otti Albeitz 2013