“Impressed” - Carlton Cox

Carlton’s images are inspired by scenes from within his local surrounds, particularly the gardens, landscapes and historic properties of the Tasmanian northern midlands region and further afield with his travels in Australia and overseas.

This exhibition will not disappoint with a new suite of works adding to the genre of Carlton’s body of work over the years. Subject matter takes the form of his life’s travel log captivated by the things he sees whilst on journey and here in Tasmania.

Carlton’s skill and use of traditional techniques with linocut, a printmaking method which has evolved in the early 1900s from the age old art of woodblock printing. Linocut generally produces a bold image with the use of rich oil based inks that are layered to create a picture from individually hand carved blocks, one for every colour.

A small limited edition of unique art works are created from the blocks, each one with its own subtle difference. Each image takes many weeks to produce, from the intricate carving process to the pressing of inked plates on to heavy cotton paper. Every colour requires several days of drying before the next layer can be added, making a multi-colour work a lengthy process. Carlton says ‘It’s always rewarding to complete the final colour and finally see the image complete and come to life’.