Peacock at Drum: The Fine Art of Printmaking

The exhibition features both local and international artists working at Peacock throughout its 48-year history.

Of the exhibition, Peacock says ‘The location at Drum Castle, in the gallery space on the top floor, as the final stop of the guided tour of the property, brings the works into a unique conversation with the historical fabric of the castle. The works are arranged by technique, encompassing the four traditional printmaking methods as well as a range of innovation and experimentation within them.’

Peacock continues: ‘As a means of communication and expression, printmaking has existed for centuries. What sets it aside from other creative practices is the possibility of reproduction and an indirect mark-making process, where the image realised by the artist is transferred from a block, plate, stone or stencil onto paper.

‘Printmaking marries a careful balance between creative expression and the technical skills required to handle tools and machinery. From the first proofs to the final editioning, each print balances technique, experience, and a vibrant artistic sense. At the same time, as in every artform, printmaking also allows us to embrace the unexpected and the unforeseen, letting stones, plates and inks shape the process.’

The exhibition at Drum Castle runs from 1 April–31 October 2022.

Entry to the gallery is included in the guided tour.

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