Lee Nutland

Through my work, I highlight the fragility of that which is perceived to be permanent.

With a focus on prehistoric stone monuments, I consider their place in the landscape and human consciousness and how that relates to current attitudes towards the environment and the human experience. Through the act of walking in the landscape, I create a connection to those who have gone before, and by documenting those experiences with photography and drawing, I consider the passage of time, our place in history and the finite nature of existence.

With an experimental approach, I combine elements of monoprint within the reduction relief printmaking process, building layers of tone and texture to capture the atmosphere experienced when spending time in an environment.

I have been awarded the 2023/24 Spike Print Studio Peter Reddick Bursary Award for Innovation in Contemporary Relief Printmaking.