Hannah Forward 'Compact Cameras' Print Available

Artist: Hannah Forward
Title: Compact Cameras
Medium: 7 Block Linocut Print
Size: 54 x 50 cm
Edition: 50
Prices: £380

Hannah Forward is a contemporary British artist and printmaker based in Brighton who is best known for her vibrant depictions of everyday life and social interactions. Her work primarily utilizes the medium of linocut printing, though she also explores painting and mixed media to capture the nuances of modern existence. Forward graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, an educational background that heavily informs her bold use of color, strong graphic compositions, and meticulous attention to texture.

Her artistic practice often centers on the British experience, focusing on communal spaces such as cafes, swimming pools, and public transport. These scenes are characterized by a sense of quiet observation, elevating mundane moments into celebratory narratives. A hallmark of her style is the inclusion of intricate patterns and a nostalgic yet modern aesthetic that emphasizes the tactile nature of relief printing. Forward often incorporates motifs of mid-century design, vintage packaging, and domestic objects, creating a bridge between historical graphic arts and contemporary social commentary.

Forward gained significant recognition when her linocut titled Cassette Tapes was selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in 2018. Since then, her reputation has grown through various solo and group exhibitions across the United Kingdom. Her creative process involves a labor-intensive method of hand-carving blocks and layering inks, which results in a rich depth of color. Through her art, Hannah Forward offers a joyful and reflective look at the shared habits and environments that define twentieth and twenty-first century living.