‘Exploring the beauty of impermanence’
An exhibition of prints inspired by derelict and forgotten places
About Me: My artistic journey is intertwined with the silent echoes of derelict buildings—their forgotten stories, their crumbling facades, and the whispers of lives once lived within their walls. My work invites you to linger, to explore the beauty hidden in decay, and to honour the fleeting existence of forgotten places.
Inspiration: Derelict structures hold a peculiar allure for me: their presence, like lingering ghosts, invite contemplation. Through intaglio print techniques, I strive to capture this haunting essence—the weight of time, the layers of history, and the quiet intrigue that clings to abandoned spaces. Every cracked brick, every weathered beam tells a story. The mundane corners of forgotten factories, boarded-up houses, and overgrown courtyards become my muse. Their whispers guide my hand as I etch their essence onto recycled flattened boxes and discarded packaging.
Sustainable Printmaking: My commitment to sustainability shapes my process. I embrace low-fi home print techniques, using minimal resources. But it is the recycled packaging—once utilitarian, now delicate—that truly mirrors the subject matter; like these ‘ghost buildings,’ my prints evolve, disintegrate, and transform over time.
exhibition catalogue
Please see below for more detail about the artwork on display. All framed pieces (apart from the folded maquettes) are available to purchase and the prices are:
A1 Framed Prints £295
A2 Framed Prints £195
A3 Framed Prints and Plates £145
A4 Framed Prints £95
Any purchases can be collected from Banks Mill Studios reception after the show ends on 22nd May, by arrangement with the artist. Postal delivery is not available and collection will need to be made within one week of the exhibition ending.
If you wish to purchase a framed print or plate, please go to this link or click the button below your chosen item, to make payment for your piece; this will provide you with a downloadable receipt as proof of purchase on collection.
If you have any queries please email the artist at karen-wicks@outlook.com
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Crowland PoW Hut AP
Collagraph Print A1 Cream Somerset 300gsm printed with Caligo Safewash Intaglio Inks. Framed A1 £295
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RAF Tilstock 1/2
Collagraph Print A1 White Somerset 300gsm printed with Caligo Safewash Intaglio Inks. Frame A1 £295
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RAF Tilstock Hut 1 AP
Collagraph Print A1 Cream Somerset 300gsm printed with Caligo Safewash Intaglio Inks. Framed A1 £295.
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SOSTILLA 2 V/E
Collagraph Print A1 White Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A1 £295.
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SOSTILLA 1 A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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Fisherman's Cottage Collagraph Plate
Used collagraph plate made from a takeaway lid. Framed A3 £155
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Kingsway Collagraph Plate
Used collagraph plate made from a flattened recycled box. Framed A3 £155
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RAF Stanton Harcourt Collagraph Plate
Used collagraph plate made from a flattened recycled box. Framed A3 £155
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Empty Farmhouse Collagraph Plate
Used collagraph plate made from a flattened recycled box. Framed A3 £155
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Farmhouse 2 Collagraph Plate
Used collagraph plate made from a flattened recycled box. Framed A3 £155
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Empty Farmhouse A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A3 £155
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Victorian Mill 2 A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A3 £155
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Farmhouse 2 A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A3 £155
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Button Factory A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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Kingsway Cinema A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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RAF Stanton Harcourt 1 A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A3 £155
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Victorian Mill 1 A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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Fisherman's Cottage A/P
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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Rhubarb Barn V/E
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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Lone Barn V/E
Collagraph Print A3 Cream Fabriano Unica 280gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A2 £195
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SUMMIT 1 5/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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SUMMIT 2 10/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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SUMMIT 3 8/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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SUMMIT 4 7/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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SUMMIT 5 4/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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SUMMIT 6 3/10
Collagraph Print A5 White Somerset 400gsm printed with Akua Intaglio Inks. Framed A4 £95
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Bonsall Barn Maquette 1
Tetrapak print onto manipulated recycled box; Akua intaglio inks, gold leaf. Framed A4 NFS
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Bonsall Barn Maquette 2
Tetrapak print onto manipulated recycled box; Akua intaglio inks, gold leaf. Framed A4 NFS
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Bonsall Barn Maquette 3
Tetrapak print onto manipulated recycled box; Akua intaglio inks, gold leaf. Framed A4 NFS
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Bonsall Barn Maquette 4
Tetrapak print onto manipulated recycled box; Akua intaglio inks. Framed A4 NFS
Exhibition Walk Around
All images copyright of the artist Karen Wicks ‘Ghostbuildings’ 2023. All rights reserved.