Bronwen Sleigh

Bronwen Sleigh was born 1980. She attended Glasgow School of Art and then gained a M.A. in Fine Art Printmaking from the Royal College of Art in London in 2008. During this period she won several awards and prizes which mark her out as a new talent in the contemporary print world.

In 2006 she was the resident artist at the Highland Print Studio in Inverness and so it is entirely appropriate that she should return to this city for her first solo exhibition since graduating. Working between photography, 3D models and etching, Bronwen’s work explores the idea of space by twisting, folding and abstracting elements from the places she visits. Her imagery is usually taken from urban and industrial spaces setting up a tension between the destruction of nature and pollution and the technological possibilities of the future.

Her original hand-made etchings, created through a technical process involving acid on metal, resonate with her subject matter which includes Wharf Street and Baker Street in London, imagery from Calgary in Canada, shipyards, wind farms, whisky stores, oil rigs and views of Nigg and Cromarty in Ross-shire.

Bronwen will be leading a workshop in etching techniques at the Highland Print Studio on 5th September, 10.00 - 4.00. Please book in advance.

She will be giving an illustrated talk at the newly refurbished premises of the Highland Print Studio on 7th September at 6.30pm. Please R.S.V.P. to the Castle Gallery.

Prices range from £200 - £500
Major Exhibition September 5 - 26, 2009
Please contact the gallery for a preview invitation or download the invitation.

Fliedersteg
61 x 48cm, hand-coloured etching