Bespoke Framed Nostalgic Pool Limited Edition Woodblock Print by Angus Collis

About this print

This artwork is reminiscent of summer days spent at the local outside pool. With the colourful bunting. 

Limited Edition of 25
Paper Size395mm x 395mm
Printed by Angus Collis on KOO, Japanese Washi Paper (made with 100% Gampi fibre) with 12 layers of colour.
Framed Size 430mm x 440mm

Framing style 

Matted in a Raw Timber Box Frame with Art Glass (AR70)

This style features a custom mat surround, this speckled white mat pairs well with Angus's organic printing method. Often considered a more traditional framing style, the addition of a border creates a larger, striking finish. It adds depth while providing a clean, timeless look.

Finished with AR70 Art Glass, it reduces reflections and glare, ensuring the print remains the focal point.

About the Artist

Angus Collis primarily works in painting and woodblock printmaking, employing a traditional Japanese hand-pressing technique. By using a baren (a small, rounded pressing tool) over a mechanical press, Angus can control the pressure across the surface. This element of added control allows Angus to create gradients of colour, and layer speckled tones that blur the lines between printmaking and painting. 

The use of traditional woodblocks creates a natural grain in Angus’s prints - his choice of thin, delicate papers is crucial to his process as it allows the ink to transfer better under hand pressure. This combination of wood grain texture and responsive thin paper creates a natural dialogue between materials that becomes part of the artistic outcome.