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Interview with Dee Ferris for Artist Open Houses Festival Winter 2026 For your Open House this year you are producing a series of prints with a distinctly wintery flavour. Can you tell us a bit about where the idea came from? Every year, I enjoy putting together a Christmas design, often combining traditional elements with … Read more
Memento Mori My fascination with the depiction of bones in art, together with my travels, mainly in Spain, Italy and the UK, has inspired this series of art prints. They remind us of Memento Mori, a Latin phrase meaning “remember that you are mortal”. From inscriptions on ancient tombs to sundials and medieval floor tiles, … Read more
All gather and listen and see these new winter stories of old. The coldest season, with the longest nights, invites us to gather around warm comforts, to relish in the contemplation of tales, real or imaginary, of people, places and events, for your delight and delectation. Royal Pavilion Garden Winter Chronicles Winter Stories by alej … Read more
Cats of Naples: Three New Prints | Feline Groovy at Atelier by the Sea 18th September – 25th November11-5pm every dayIf you can’t visit, see the show online at www.atelierbrighton.co.uk165 Kings Road Arches, Brighton Beach, BN1 1NBJust to the east of Shelter Hall at the bottom of West Street. This September I am showing my … Read more
Create your own cut-out scene by Alej Ez Brighton Lovers I Brighton Lovers II Night on the Tiles Brighton Barcelona Lovers Coming soon – Wales Lovers InstructionsYou need a scalpel or a cutter, scissorsand blu-tak. Contains three sheets of Fabrianopaper. Design printed with archival inks.Cut out the window opening and the pictureframe on the wall. … Read more
In May 2026 I have been invited to exhibit at the foyer of the Old Market Theatre as part of the Artists Open Houses Festival. Please find below the selection of prints available in different sizes and formats
My collection of prints is varied — and sometimes, a piece feels like it was simply made for someone. These are the ones that recently found their match. I create limited-edition prints combining traditional mark-making with contemporary printmaking. Based in Brighton, UK, my subjects include architecture, coast, countryside, and city life.
Art Pals at the Bottoms Rest, Hove This spring I’m helping organise a small exhibition called Art Pals at the Bottoms Rest in Hove, as part of the Brighton Fringe. The exhibition brings together prints and small original artworks by artists who are connected through friendship, curiosity and shared interests. It’s a very simple idea: … Read more
Glyndebourne Picnic Interval: print series One of the most charming traditions in the English summer is the long interval at Glyndebourne, when opera-goers spill out onto the lawns for a picnic. Everyone brings their own setup—anything from a quick sandwich and thermos to full tables with candelabras, champagne, and strawberries. For me, it’s all about … Read more
In June 2025 Jane Waller, contacted me to put together a print to celebrate the arrival of spring and the new season of performances at the Brighton Open Air Theatre A Hidden Gem Under the Open Sky: Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) Tucked away just five minutes from the buzz of Seven Dials, opposite the … Read more
Welcome to my journal — a space where I share new prints, paintings, exhibitions, and the thoughts behind them. My work often begins with black ink drawings made slowly and by hand, shaped by a printmaker’s way of thinking. From there it sometimes moves into colour, collage, and digital play. I’m interested in how traditional … Read more
Alongside my studio practice, I regularly give artist talks, host drawing sessions, and take part in creative conversations. These events are a chance to share the journey behind the work — from architecture to printmaking — and to speak openly about process, experimentation, and the value of making by hand. I’ve spoken in galleries, schools, … Read more
Artist residencies offer time — time to look, to experiment, and to let ideas shift. They take me out of the usual rhythm of the studio and into new spaces, landscapes and conversations. From historic houses to contemporary arts organisations, each residency becomes a dialogue between place and process. Drawing, printmaking and research unfold in … Read more
Art Galleries and Outlets Local and small. I love being able to have a personal relationship with the enthusiastic owners of art spaces
Exhibitions, Fairs and Festivals Personal. Local. Collaborative. Evolving. Over the years, I have taken part in a wide range of exhibitions and public events — from solo presentations in intimate venues to large group shows and art fairs. These moments are an essential part of my practice, offering a chance to share new work, connect … Read more
Design Work Commissioned Work: Prints, Products, and Site-Specific Design Below are selected examples of my work as an artist and designer. I work across illustration, print, and site-specific commissions, with a practice rooted in narrative, place, and collaboration. My design work includes product ranges, architectural artworks, bespoke prints, and visual identities created for cultural institutions … Read more
David Self Epson 1938-2025 David Self This account of David’s life was provided during an interview he gave for the book ‘Bent Is Not Broken’ by MJ Buckman. The book, published in November 2023 by UpLit Press, features David as “Duncan”. Early Years in Epsom I was the youngest of seven children. I was the … Read more