Star Prints

Armagh Planetarium has collaborated with artists from Seacourt Print Workshop to create a portfolio of exclusive, original-prints inspired by the cosmos entitled Star Prints. Some of the most highly regarded printmakers in Northern Ireland visited the award winning Armagh Planetarium facility and were treated to a virtual tour of the Universe by its Director, Dr. Tom Mason MBE, a long time advocate of meaningful exchange between the arts and sciences.

The artists have responded to their experience in a myriad of styles, using a broad range of printmaking techniques including etching, relief, digital and screen printing. The images range from abstract forms, through dramatic space-scapes to earth-bound wonder. Robert Peters, Director of Seacourt Print Workshop said,”We are always looking for new audiences to engage with and new ways of promoting the art of printmaking. The opportunity to work with Dr. Mason and his team at this world class visitor attraction will allow us to fulfil both these aims. We are delighted to be involved in this innovative project.” Dr. Mason said, “My experience of working with artists over many years has revealed that scientific themes can be brought to life and given new meaning through the language of the visual arts. Seacourt Print Workshop is a wonderful artists’ resource and the prints created should prove popular with anyone interested in the story of our universe."

Each artist has produced an edition of thirty prints. The prints can be bought online as a portfolio of ten images selected by Dr. Mason or individually through the Planetarium’s shop.

Individual prints are priced at £60.00 each unframed, or specially designed portfolios of the ten print set, selected by Dr. Mason, are available at £425.00 and can only be bought online.

For further information contact:

Robert Peters 02891460595 info@seacourt-ni.org.uk

Tom Mason 02837523689 tom@armaghplanet.com

 

 

 

Cecilia Stephens: drypoint. "Spinning Cecilia"

Penny Brewill: screen-print "Engage"

Lucy Turner: screen-print "Purchased by Satellite"