Simon Tozer

Joined Artfinder: Sept. 2013

Artworks for sale: 44

(34)

United Kingdom

About Simon Tozer

 
 
  • Biography
    My subjects include animals, buildings, ships, and machines but all suggest in their different ways how being alive feels: childhood, love, becoming a parent and the process of aging.  In recent prints, the sense of a both a shared and solitary human journey is explored with imagery relating to rain and the sea.

    I am influenced by British printmaking and graphic art from the early and mid 20th Century.  I like the subtlety of much of the art of this period, which is both humorous and surreal.  

     Screenprint is essentially a stencil process, and produces thin layers of flat translucent layers of colour.  My screen prints are made using a mixture of traditional and digital mark making processes, to create the separate layers that will be overlaid in the finished print.  The layers are then transferred using a photochemical process to a screen (a fine mesh stretched over a frame) and printed by hand, using a squeegee to push ink through the mesh onto paper.

     

     

     

     

     


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  • Education

    1990 - 1991

    Chelsea College of Art

    1983 - 1986

    Portsmouth Polytechnic

    1982 - 1983

    Bucks College of Further Education

  • Awards

    1991

    British Institution Fund Award (Printmaking).

    Three Annual National Awards for an Art Student for the fields of Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking.

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    1990

    National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies Award

    Annual award for an artist under 25
  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Ink Paper + Print Fair

    Dates: 13 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2018

    Venue: Towner Gallery, Eastbourne

    Print and Illustration Fair at Eastbourne's iconic Towner Gallery. There will be 55 exhibitors showcasing a range of printmaking, artist's books, 20th Century design, ceramics and contemporary crafts.

    Event: Bath Art Fair

    Dates: 11 May 2018 - 13 May 2018

    Venue: Bath Art Fair, Farleigh Road,Norton St Philip, Bath

    Original contemporary art work, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture from over 60 of the nation’s leading independent artists.

    Event: Opening Exhibition 2018 Simon TOZER – Philip FIRSOV – Anna McDOWELL

    Dates: 14 Apr 2018 - 8 Jul 2018

    Venue: Galerie Peyrusse, 10 rue Paul Gleyrose, 12220 Peyrusse le Roc, France

    Prints, painting, and sculpture from three British artists.

    Event: West Dean Design and Craft Festival

    Dates: 2 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2017

    Venue: West Dean College, Chichester Po18 0Qz

    Over 200 artists, makers, writers and performers gather together for the UK's definitive arts and craft festival.

    Be inspired by an outstanding showcase of arts and craft. Enjoy the theatre of live demonstrations, get hands-on in taster workshops, drop in and have-a-go on the craft hut trail, and shop with MADE from 120 superb makers and designers. Tap into the College's rich history of arts and craft as you discover works from the collection and enjoy tours, talks and screenings inside West Dean House.

    More information: https://www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/events/west-dean-arts-and-craft-festival

    Event: Affordable Art Fair

    Dates: 9 Mar 2017 - 11 Jan 2017

    Venue: AAF Battersea, Battersea Park, London

    I will be exhibiting with Wills Art Warehouse at the Spring Afforadable Art Fair

    Event: March Show

    Dates: 4 Mar 2017 - 27 Jan 2017

    Venue: Rostra and Rooksmoor Gallery, 6 George Street, Bath, BA1 3EH

    An exhibition of my recent and new work

    Event: West Dean Design and Craft Fair

    Dates: 3 Jun 2016 - 5 Jun 2016

    Venue: Weast Dean College, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

    Held in the spectacular gardens of West Dean College, home of surrealist patron and gentleman eccentric William James, this is a two day event which this year will also have a dedicated print show along with workshops and demonstrations.

    Event: Affordable Art Fair Battersea

    Dates: 10 Mar 2016 - 13 Mar 2016

    Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park

    110 local and international galleries in the giant marquee in Battersea Park, showcasing an array of original artwork, all available for between £100 and £5,000.

    Event: The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair

    Dates: 4 Mar 2016 - 6 Mar 2016

    Venue: The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield

    The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Print Fair returns in March 2016 with a host of supporting events which celebrate the art of printmaking. Held in The Calder, our converted mill space and featuring over 40 printmakers, collectives and galleries handpicked from around the UK, the fair will provide a friendly atmosphere for both budding collectors and seasoned print enthusiasts to engage with all things print.

    Event: Oxford International Art Fair 2016

    Dates: 27 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

    Venue: Oxford International Art Fair 2016, Oxford Town Hall and Museum of Oxford

    Building on the success of previous year's editions, the art fair will run over three halls, showing a great variety of artworks by a selection of international exhibitors.

    Event: Print Show 2016

    Dates: 15 Jan 2016 - 26 Mar 2016

    Venue: The Noverre Gallery, The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich

    The Noverre Gallery is kicking off the New Year with a selection of work featuring some the best printmakers from Norfolk and further afield.

    Event: Brighton Art Fair

    Dates: 24 Sep 2015 - 27 Sep 2015

    Venue: Brighton Art Fair, Corn Exchange, Brighton, East Sussex

    Art, beach, candy floss, and the Brighton Pavillion: a great day out!

    Event: The Affordable Art Fair Bristol

    Dates: 18 Sep 2015 - 20 Sep 2015

    Venue: Brunel's Old Station, Bristol Temple Meads

    The SouthWest's largest annual Art Fair

    Event: Midsummer Arts Fair

    Dates: 20 Jun 2015 - 21 Jun 2015

    Venue: Landmark Arts Trust, Teddington

    Long running and popular arts fair in the beautiful setting of the Landmark Arts Centre

    Event: Flood

    Dates: 26 May 2015 - 16 Jun 2015

    Venue: The Jam Factory, Oxford

    New and recent screen prints on the theme of water.

    Event: Affordable Art Fair

    Dates: 22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015

    Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

    Showing with Odd One Out Gallery

    Event: Affordable Art Fair Bristol

    Dates: 19 Sep 2014 - 21 Jul 2014

    Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Bristol

    Exhibiting with the Rostra Gallery

    Event: Guest Maker

    Dates: 1 May 2014 - 30 Jun 2014

    Venue: The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

    The Devon Guild of Craftsmen invited artist

    Event: Hair Coat

    Dates: 9 Jan 2014 - 8 Feb 2014

    Venue: The Jam Factory, Oxford

    Recent Work

    Event: Brighton Art Fair

    Dates: 20 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

    Venue: Brighton Art Fair, CORN EXCHANGE BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX

    Brighton Art Fair is the largest annual art exhibition on the South Coast and enables artists across all media to sell their work to the public, building a relationship with buyers, potential buyers, galleries and curators. The fair selects the most talented painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors along with artist groups and Sussex based galleries.

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Education

1990 - 1991

Chelsea College of Art

1983 - 1986

Portsmouth Polytechnic

1982 - 1983

Bucks College of Further Education


Awards

1991

British Institution Fund Award (Printmaking).

Three Annual National Awards for an Art Student for the fields of Painting, Sculpture, and Printmaking.

Show more awards Hide

1990

National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies Award

Annual award for an artist under 25

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Ink Paper + Print Fair

Dates: 13 Oct 2018 - 14 Oct 2018

Venue: Towner Gallery, Eastbourne

Print and Illustration Fair at Eastbourne's iconic Towner Gallery. There will be 55 exhibitors showcasing a range of printmaking, artist's books, 20th Century design, ceramics and contemporary crafts.

Event: Bath Art Fair

Dates: 11 May 2018 - 13 May 2018

Venue: Bath Art Fair, Farleigh Road,Norton St Philip, Bath

Original contemporary art work, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture from over 60 of the nation’s leading independent artists.

Event: Opening Exhibition 2018 Simon TOZER – Philip FIRSOV – Anna McDOWELL

Dates: 14 Apr 2018 - 8 Jul 2018

Venue: Galerie Peyrusse, 10 rue Paul Gleyrose, 12220 Peyrusse le Roc, France

Prints, painting, and sculpture from three British artists.

Event: West Dean Design and Craft Festival

Dates: 2 Jun 2017 - 4 Jun 2017

Venue: West Dean College, Chichester Po18 0Qz

Over 200 artists, makers, writers and performers gather together for the UK's definitive arts and craft festival.

Be inspired by an outstanding showcase of arts and craft. Enjoy the theatre of live demonstrations, get hands-on in taster workshops, drop in and have-a-go on the craft hut trail, and shop with MADE from 120 superb makers and designers. Tap into the College's rich history of arts and craft as you discover works from the collection and enjoy tours, talks and screenings inside West Dean House.

More information: https://www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/events/west-dean-arts-and-craft-festival

Event: Affordable Art Fair

Dates: 9 Mar 2017 - 11 Jan 2017

Venue: AAF Battersea, Battersea Park, London

I will be exhibiting with Wills Art Warehouse at the Spring Afforadable Art Fair

Event: March Show

Dates: 4 Mar 2017 - 27 Jan 2017

Venue: Rostra and Rooksmoor Gallery, 6 George Street, Bath, BA1 3EH

An exhibition of my recent and new work

Event: West Dean Design and Craft Fair

Dates: 3 Jun 2016 - 5 Jun 2016

Venue: Weast Dean College, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

Held in the spectacular gardens of West Dean College, home of surrealist patron and gentleman eccentric William James, this is a two day event which this year will also have a dedicated print show along with workshops and demonstrations.

Event: Affordable Art Fair Battersea

Dates: 10 Mar 2016 - 13 Mar 2016

Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park

110 local and international galleries in the giant marquee in Battersea Park, showcasing an array of original artwork, all available for between £100 and £5,000.

Event: The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair

Dates: 4 Mar 2016 - 6 Mar 2016

Venue: The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Print Fair returns in March 2016 with a host of supporting events which celebrate the art of printmaking. Held in The Calder, our converted mill space and featuring over 40 printmakers, collectives and galleries handpicked from around the UK, the fair will provide a friendly atmosphere for both budding collectors and seasoned print enthusiasts to engage with all things print.

Event: Oxford International Art Fair 2016

Dates: 27 Feb 2016 - 28 Feb 2016

Venue: Oxford International Art Fair 2016, Oxford Town Hall and Museum of Oxford

Building on the success of previous year's editions, the art fair will run over three halls, showing a great variety of artworks by a selection of international exhibitors.

Event: Print Show 2016

Dates: 15 Jan 2016 - 26 Mar 2016

Venue: The Noverre Gallery, The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich

The Noverre Gallery is kicking off the New Year with a selection of work featuring some the best printmakers from Norfolk and further afield.

Event: Brighton Art Fair

Dates: 24 Sep 2015 - 27 Sep 2015

Venue: Brighton Art Fair, Corn Exchange, Brighton, East Sussex

Art, beach, candy floss, and the Brighton Pavillion: a great day out!

Event: The Affordable Art Fair Bristol

Dates: 18 Sep 2015 - 20 Sep 2015

Venue: Brunel's Old Station, Bristol Temple Meads

The SouthWest's largest annual Art Fair

Event: Midsummer Arts Fair

Dates: 20 Jun 2015 - 21 Jun 2015

Venue: Landmark Arts Trust, Teddington

Long running and popular arts fair in the beautiful setting of the Landmark Arts Centre

Event: Flood

Dates: 26 May 2015 - 16 Jun 2015

Venue: The Jam Factory, Oxford

New and recent screen prints on the theme of water.

Event: Affordable Art Fair

Dates: 22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015

Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Showing with Odd One Out Gallery

Event: Affordable Art Fair Bristol

Dates: 19 Sep 2014 - 21 Jul 2014

Venue: Affordable Art Fair, Bristol

Exhibiting with the Rostra Gallery

Event: Guest Maker

Dates: 1 May 2014 - 30 Jun 2014

Venue: The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen invited artist

Event: Hair Coat

Dates: 9 Jan 2014 - 8 Feb 2014

Venue: The Jam Factory, Oxford

Recent Work

Event: Brighton Art Fair

Dates: 20 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

Venue: Brighton Art Fair, CORN EXCHANGE BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX

Brighton Art Fair is the largest annual art exhibition on the South Coast and enables artists across all media to sell their work to the public, building a relationship with buyers, potential buyers, galleries and curators. The fair selects the most talented painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors along with artist groups and Sussex based galleries.


 

Biography

My subjects include animals, buildings, ships, and machines but all suggest in their different ways how being alive feels: childhood, love, becoming a parent and the process of aging.  In recent prints, the sense of a both a shared and solitary human journey is explored with imagery relating to rain and the sea.

I am influenced by British printmaking and graphic art from the early and mid 20th Century.  I like the subtlety of much of the art of this period, which is both humorous and surreal.  

 Screenprint is essentially a stencil process, and produces thin layers of flat translucent layers of colour.  My screen prints are made using a mixture of traditional and digital mark making processes, to create the separate layers that will be overlaid in the finished print.  The layers are then transferred using a photochemical process to a screen (a fine mesh stretched over a frame) and printed by hand, using a squeegee to push ink through the mesh onto paper.