A modern twist on print history
We have put ourselves at the forefront of the resurgency of traditional art forms, that were threatened by rapid modernisation. Craft is expereincing a new renaissance, and letterpress is no longer a dying discipline, but an art in its own right.
Inky Hands Press…
…was started by two illustration graduates with a passion for printing.
Letterpress is an historic practice with it’s roots in publishing and Inky Hands Press was set up in order to break the mold and push the realms of possibility when it comes to ink, paper and the confines of 26 letters.
Fran & Lelly met studying Illustration at univeristy in Swansea. Though both accomplished artists in their own right they decided to combine forces and formed Inky Hands Press in 2018.
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LELLY
BaHons, MA
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Lelly is an accomplished printmaker and illustrator who enjoys exploring the marriage of word and image. Often inspired by narrative her work has a fluid quality that contrasts beautifully with the more structured nature of letterpress. She has given lectures and run workshops on letterpress printing and plans to teach more in the future.
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FRAN
BaHons, PgCert
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Fran is a published illustrator with a penchant for line & detail. Her work is often inspired by history, reflected, in her choice of text for prints, and cult classics films. Her attention to detail in her drawn work translates through into her innovative ornament based designs that pushes the realms of letterpress printing.
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Under the monkier TheFranology, Fran’s illustration work can be found on her independant social media and websites:
franshum.myportfolio.com
behance.net/thefranology
thefranology.bigcartel.com
@thefranology
