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Sarah Hopkins reputation as a printmaker is firmly established in South Wales. She has worked as an artist for the last 15 years and has exhibited across the UK and overseas.
In 2001 Sarah Hopkins began studies for an MA in Fine Art
at Swansea Institute. Sarah is presently lecturing part-time at Gorseinon College of Further Education.
"Journey Series" each 30.5cm x 30.5cm
Collagraph
Click on one of the images (above) to view a close up
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WORK IN COLLECTIONS
- Sarah Hopkins has work in the collections of:
HRH the Prince of Wales
Contemporary Arts Society of Wales
University of Wales, Swansea
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"City Limits" by Sarah Hopkins
60cm x 60cm Collagraph / Silk-screen
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"Aerial imagery and the notion of pattern making are utilised to make reference to issues of society and urban environment."
Sarah Hopkins
"Her exploration
of printmaking techniques is as various as the urban environment on which she focuses. Its diversity is reflected in the range of patterns and images, which simultaneously connote the issues which concern her.
The combination of techniques, e.g. collagraph and silk-screen, introduces notions of multi-layered societies who inhabit similar spaces in the city.
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The innovative approach, sustained through experimental processes, instills the work with an original and dynamic thrust.
Anne Price-Owen
Director of the MA Programme of Studies at Swansea Institute
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"Beneath the charming images and aesthetically satisfying patterns characterising the urban environment, a sinister presence exists. Hopkins simultaneously evokes the companionship of communities together with the ugly gangs who deface the city. These concepts are advanced by superimposing one printmaking technique on another; her medium is a powerful metaphor for urban life."
Anne Price-Owen
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"Chant" by Sarah Hopkins 2.6m x 64cm Mixed Media
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EXHIBITIONS
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1987
- Association of Illustrators Touring Exhibition, Smiths Gallery, London
Mackintosh Gallery, Glasgow
Newcastle University, Newcastle
1988
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Featured Artist
1988
- Taliesin, Swansea
Mixed Show
1989
- The Cross, Pontardawe, Swansea
Solo exhibition
1989
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Mixed Show
1990
- Albany Gallery, Cardiff
Mixed Show
1990
- Oriel, Cardiff
Mixed Show
1991
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
'Sarah Hopkins & Valerie Ganz'
1991
- Lorrient Festival, Brittany, France
Mixed Show
1991
- Gorseinon Institute, Swansea
Solo exhibition
1992
- Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya
Solo exhibition
1993
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
"Paintings by Two Printmakers." Sarah Hopkins with Pete Kosowicz.
1994
- Taliesin, Swansea
Mixed Show
1994
- Touring exhibition of 6x6 Prints, Europe
Mixed show
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1995
- Taliesin, Swansea
"Artists Under Milkwood" Featured Artist
1996
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Mixed Show
1996
- The Cross, Pontardawe
Solo exhibition
1997
- Taliesin, Swansea
"Oranges and Lemons" Sarah Hopkins & Sally Hands
1997
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Featured Artist
1998
- The Framing Machine, Mumbles
Featured Artist
1998
- The Albany, Cardiff
Mixed Show
1998
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Mixed Show
1999
- Taliesin, Swansea
"A toe in the Tawe" Sarah Hopkins & Sally Hands
1999
- The Atrium Gallery, London
Mixed Show
2001
- Attic Gallery, Swansea
Solo exhibition
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EDUCATION
1987 - studied Illustration at Swindon School of Art and Design
2000 - 2003 studying for MA Fine Art at Swansea Institute of Higher Education
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You can purchase Sarah's work through the Attic Gallery in Swansea - You can contact the Attic Gallery via the E-mail link provided below
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For other information: Please contact.
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SARAH HOPKINS
