The work of the artist and printmaker Angela Harding is instantly recognisable and much loved.
The intricate, stylised linocut designs of wildlife and landscapes were first popular through her greetings cards and magazine illustrations.
Then she became known for her distinctive book covers. She created the iconic image for 'The Salt Path' by Raynor Winn and has recently worked with the poet laureate Simon Armitage for his book ‘Blossomise’ and Isabella Tree for the illustrated version of ‘Wilding’.
Increasingly Angela’s beautiful artwork has been used for other products too - calendars, jigsaws, notebooks, bags and homeware.
This autumn, Angela has released a new book telling us something about this current stage in her life - her exploits watching birds and whales during a residency in Shetland, her time at the Knepp Estate compiling images for the ‘Wilding’ book, her return to watercolour painting, time on the wooden sailing boat with her husband, and travelling the countryside on her Brompton bike, but above all her love of being by the water.
This book is called ’Still Waters and Wild Waves’ and features over 50 original illustrations of dramatic seascapes and reflective rivers in both her stunning linoprint but also some striking watercolour images. There is also beautiful photography of Angela at work and viewing the scenery which inspires her, and there are images from her sketchbooks too.
Angela shares so much of her story and her work in this glorious new book, but she is also a warm, generous and hugely entertaining speaker so we’re delighted that she’s visiting us in Woodbridge to tell us more. And it’s a special place for her, too.
Angela and Mark moor their boat near Woodbridge and, each summer, sail the rivers and coastline of East Anglia. Scenes of Suffolk regularly feature in Angela’s work.
This is sure to be a tremendously uplifting and inspiring event, to cheer us as we anticipate the approach of winter and mark the first day of advent!
There will be the opportunity to buy Christmas gifts as well as getting your copy of ’Still Waters and Wild Waves’ personally signed.
Early bird ticket £22, if purchased before 14 October, includes a signed copy of ’Still Water and Wild Waves’ presented at the event. After 14 October, tickets are £25 including a signed copy of the book (RRP £25).
One additional ticket may be purchased for £12 without the book (after selecting a ticket with book, select General Admission ticket only and when you go to checkout this ticket will then be reduced to £12)
