The Art Gallery

September’s display:
Fi Glasgow

 Fi is a New Brighton-based artist and printmaker whose work is inspired by a lifelong love of drawing, storytelling and the wonderfully whimsical things found in the world around us.

Although she first discovered printmaking at high school, it wasn’t until much later that she returned to the medium, drawn back to the tactile process of carving, inking and creating something by hand. Around a year and a half ago, Fi began seriously exploring printmaking again and attended a printmaking class at Hagley, where she could build her skills and rediscover the joy of making.

Her work is often inspired by the curious, magical and slightly peculiar from nature and folklore to tiny creatures, old-world imagery and the stories we attach to the things around us. Her Scottish roots are also a strong influence, weaving their way into her love of Celtic motifs, folk traditions and a sense of nostalgia for places and stories connected to the past.

Fi’s prints are handmade with a love for detail and a healthy appreciation for the odd, the whimsical and the little bits of magic that can be found in everyday life. Her practice is an ongoing exploration of where illustration, folklore and printmaking meet.

Instagram: @moonandmoorart