House of Ferns Medium: Hand-carved linocut, hand-coloured with acrylic inks Paper: Somerset Satin 300gsm Size: 56 x 76 cm Edition: Only 3 unique hand-coloured prints available Year: 2025
This hand-coloured linocut brings new life to House of Ferns, one of my most detailed explorations of Victorian glasshouses. The intricate carving captures the overlapping layers of fern fronds, bamboo, and architectural structures, while the added washes of acrylic ink enhance the sense of depth and atmosphere.
The combination of the crisp black impression and subtle hand-applied colour transforms each work into a one-of-a-kind piece, balancing between printmaking tradition and painterly uniqueness. These special editions celebrate the lush stillness of glasshouse interiors – immersive spaces where cultivated architecture and wild growth coexist.
