Stephen Mumberson + Chris Pig Etchings and Relief

Etchings and relief prints by

Stephen Mumberson and Chris Pig

The new exhibition at Art at Wharepuke features the work of two of the UK’s most well-known printmakers Stephen Mumberson (MA RCA, RE) and Chris Pig.

Both artists share similar concerns and work with similar themes.  Mumberson’s etchings relate to the city of London – though simply because that is where he lives – and come from everyday observations of the street life and imagery sourced from popular British culture.

Chris Pig is a master relief printer.  His award winning work shows lino cutting and wood engraving of the highest quality – in 2009 he was joint winner of the Society of Wood Engravers’ award along with Hilary Paynter at Originals 09 in London.  Pig recently returned from London after a spell living in Spain and there are works in this show from both Spain and London. His work features characters encountered in the less salubrious parts of town as well as images of intimacy and domesticity.