Annette Elizabeth Sykes

Joined Artfinder: Nov. 2015

Artworks for sale: 27

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United Kingdom

About Annette Elizabeth Sykes

 
 
  • Biography


    Born in Northamptonshire, of a Mother specialising in luxury silk lingerie, pattern making/cutting, and a Father, a college lecturer, Annettes’ childhood was full of colour, cloth and education.

    Her Grandfathers were Master Carpenter/Decorator and Head Gardener, hands on and flowers!

    She worked designing screenprints; returning to college later to rediscover printmaking in year two, continuing her studies at studios like Curwen and West Dean.

    Intricate designs, reflecting her eclectic sources of inspiration, a world where dragons and flowers co-exist, transfer to lino using gouges, totally absorbing. 

    Then the pleasure of colour choice - monochromatic or rainbow?Once rolled, onto the mangle doubling as a press in her studio.


    300gsm Somerset Velvet paper, strong yet malleable enables the deep embossing her work demands, rewarding her with ‘Best in Show’ prints.

     Major Exhibitions include:   Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale 2016

    Kettering Open, Best Print

    Fitzrovia Gallery, 2016

    50 Years of Artists Prints, Bankside 2015

    Northampton, Best Print

    Solo show, JGallery, Moulton, 2014

    Cork Street Open, 2013/2012

    SWLA, The Mall, 2012/2009


    Collections: V&A Museum, Scarborough Museum, private collections in UK, Orkney, South Africa, USA, Canada, Japan, Thailand and Panama.

    Publications: many, including, 50 Years of Artists Prints.



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  • Education

    1998 - 2001

    Kettering Tresham College

    1989 - 1990

    Northampton University

    1970 - 1972

    Coventry College of Education

  • Awards

    2016

    Patricia Glenn Memorial Award

    Awarded the Patrician Glenn Memorial Award for my Linocut 'In the Leaf Litter', at the FPAA Annual Show, Wellingborough, Northants.

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    2015

    selection for the Victoria and Albert Museum

    In July I had a piece of work 'Wave 1' selected for the archives and permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert museum. This work was handed over to the Head of Print on Wednesday 18th November 2015 at the Bankside Gallery, London as part of the 50th birthday celebrations of the Printmakers Council.

    2013

    Best Print in Show

    Won Best Print in Show at Northants Town and County 100th Anniversary
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    Event: DE.MO Lifestyle

    Dates: 9 Sep 2021 - 24 Sep 2021

    Venue: MADS Milano, Milan, Italy

    A virtual exhibition simultaneously showing in Milano and Fuerteventura, showing on huge touch screens within the galleries and also being screened worldwide.

    Event: Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale

    Dates: 22 Sep 2016 - 28 Sep 2016

    Venue: Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale, Pitt Building, Cambridge

    An exhibition of selected printmakers, talks and demonstrations, all work will be available to purchase and take away on the day.
    Talks and demonstrations by Angie Lewin, Dale Devereux Barker and others.

    Event: FPS Open 2015

    Dates: 30 Nov 2015 - 12 Dec 2015

    Venue: Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

    A great exhibition by the Free Painters and Sculptors, a mix of contemporary work, not to be missed!

    Event: 102nd Annual Exhibition

    Dates: 28 Nov 2015 - 23 Jan 2016

    Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP

    An exhibition by Northants Town and County Art society showing work by full and associate members. A complete mix of styles and content. I am a full member of this Society.

    Event: 50 years of artists prints

    Dates: 18 Nov 2015 - 29 Nov 2015

    Venue: Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9JH

    A wonderful collection of work to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Printmakers Council, including myself along with luminaries such as David Hockney and Michael Rothenstein. I also includes a mini print selection for the Victoria and Albert Museum. I HAVE BEEN SELECTED, and will have a piece of work in their permanent collection!

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Education

1998 - 2001

Kettering Tresham College

1989 - 1990

Northampton University

1970 - 1972

Coventry College of Education


Awards

2016

Patricia Glenn Memorial Award

Awarded the Patrician Glenn Memorial Award for my Linocut 'In the Leaf Litter', at the FPAA Annual Show, Wellingborough, Northants.

Show more awards Hide

2015

selection for the Victoria and Albert Museum

In July I had a piece of work 'Wave 1' selected for the archives and permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert museum. This work was handed over to the Head of Print on Wednesday 18th November 2015 at the Bankside Gallery, London as part of the 50th birthday celebrations of the Printmakers Council.

2013

Best Print in Show

Won Best Print in Show at Northants Town and County 100th Anniversary

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: DE.MO Lifestyle

Dates: 9 Sep 2021 - 24 Sep 2021

Venue: MADS Milano, Milan, Italy

A virtual exhibition simultaneously showing in Milano and Fuerteventura, showing on huge touch screens within the galleries and also being screened worldwide.

Event: Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale

Dates: 22 Sep 2016 - 28 Sep 2016

Venue: Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale, Pitt Building, Cambridge

An exhibition of selected printmakers, talks and demonstrations, all work will be available to purchase and take away on the day.
Talks and demonstrations by Angie Lewin, Dale Devereux Barker and others.

Event: FPS Open 2015

Dates: 30 Nov 2015 - 12 Dec 2015

Venue: Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

A great exhibition by the Free Painters and Sculptors, a mix of contemporary work, not to be missed!

Event: 102nd Annual Exhibition

Dates: 28 Nov 2015 - 23 Jan 2016

Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP

An exhibition by Northants Town and County Art society showing work by full and associate members. A complete mix of styles and content. I am a full member of this Society.

Event: 50 years of artists prints

Dates: 18 Nov 2015 - 29 Nov 2015

Venue: Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9JH

A wonderful collection of work to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Printmakers Council, including myself along with luminaries such as David Hockney and Michael Rothenstein. I also includes a mini print selection for the Victoria and Albert Museum. I HAVE BEEN SELECTED, and will have a piece of work in their permanent collection!


 

Biography


Born in Northamptonshire, of a Mother specialising in luxury silk lingerie, pattern making/cutting, and a Father, a college lecturer, Annettes’ childhood was full of colour, cloth and education.

Her Grandfathers were Master Carpenter/Decorator and Head Gardener, hands on and flowers!

She worked designing screenprints; returning to college later to rediscover printmaking in year two, continuing her studies at studios like Curwen and West Dean.

Intricate designs, reflecting her eclectic sources of inspiration, a world where dragons and flowers co-exist, transfer to lino using gouges, totally absorbing. 

Then the pleasure of colour choice - monochromatic or rainbow?Once rolled, onto the mangle doubling as a press in her studio.


300gsm Somerset Velvet paper, strong yet malleable enables the deep embossing her work demands, rewarding her with ‘Best in Show’ prints.

 Major Exhibitions include:   Cambridge Original Printmakers Biennale 2016

Kettering Open, Best Print

Fitzrovia Gallery, 2016

50 Years of Artists Prints, Bankside 2015

Northampton, Best Print

Solo show, JGallery, Moulton, 2014

Cork Street Open, 2013/2012

SWLA, The Mall, 2012/2009


Collections: V&A Museum, Scarborough Museum, private collections in UK, Orkney, South Africa, USA, Canada, Japan, Thailand and Panama.

Publications: many, including, 50 Years of Artists Prints.