Adrian Holmes

Adrian Holmes is a printmaker devoted to Japanese printmaking and Sosaku hanga. He graduated from the University of Plymouth with a degree in Visual Arts. He fell in love with woodblock Japanese printmaking whilst living in Japan and he began to study the craft and its techniques. Both self-taught and working alongside Japanese woodblock artisans exploring the capabilities of the printing process, Adrian divides his time between his woodblock practice and teaching woodblock printing

“I’m fascinated by woodblock printing. its versatility, openness and process. It’s a medium which has so many possibilities. I continue to explore this medium balancing the beautiful subtleties of this Japanese medium using a traditional approach with a contemporary style focusing on semi abstract themes of landscapes and place”

His work reflects a dedication to the materials and methods of this printmaking process. His prints embrace looseness and abstraction, shaped by the expressive and spontaneous nature of mark-making and layering. His work centres around botanical themes often exploring abstract perspectives and viewpoints.

Galleries representing Adrian’s work:

• Circle Contemporary, Hawksfield, Wadebridge
• Kobi & Teal, Frome
• Cambridge Contemporary, Cambridge