Heather Peak presents a Printmaking Studio as part of Ikon’s exhibition Start the Press! (9 February – 21 April 2024).
Peak is one of eight printmakers who operate an antique, working flatbed printing press from Wolverhampton School of Art: establishing a functioning printmaking workshop, producing original prints and filling the gallery walls as artwork is made in real time. Full schedule available here.
This exhibition is supported by Freelands Foundation, Jerwood Foundation, The Saintbury Trust, University of Birmingham and University of Wolverhampton.
Start the Press! is presented as part of Ikon’s 60th anniversary year.
About the artist
Heather Peak is an artist who has established an ambitious collaborative practice over the past twenty years, which draws together visual art, architecture and social practice. She is best known for her work as one half of artist duo Heather Peak and Ivan Morison. In May 2023 Heather Peak became Artistic Director/CEO of DASH, a Disabled led visual arts charity which creates opportunities for Disabled artists to develop their creative practice. She trained as printmaker and has in recent years returned to printmaking for her solo practice.
