50 Years of Print

Next month there is a fabulous exhibition which is celebrating 50 years of work by our friends at Harvey Lloyd Screenprinters.

The month-long, free exhibition in Newhaven (6th-27th June) celebrates the vitality of the UK graphic arts scene, explored through five decades of screenprinting history drawn from the archive of Harvey Lloyd.

Curated by Owen Gildersleeve, the show brings together leading contemporary figures including Mr Doodle, Mr Bingo, Orla Kiely, Anthony Burrill, Supermundane, Sarah Boris and Seb Lester, alongside many other archive works and newly commissioned limited-edition prints.

Alongside these established names, Grand Matter will introduce a select group of emerging artists, placing new talent in direct dialogue with industry heavyweights and reinforcing Harvey Lloyd’s role in supporting the next generation.

Delivered in collaboration with Look Again, the monthlong exhibition is supported by a live programme of drawing performances, talks and workshops — positioning the project as both a celebration of legacy and a platform for future creative growth.

You can read all about it HERE

...and to top it all, there is an opening night of talks on Saturday 6th June (£10 tickets) with Mr Bingo, Louise Lockhart, Adrian Johnson, Sarah Boris & Tom Pigeon and you can book for that HERE

https://www.lookagainnewhaven.co.uk/fifty-years-of-print

Posted by Justin Hobson 11.05.2026

Orla Kiely Ltd Editions...

Today is the hottest day ever in the UK apparently, so here is some hot news!

Harvey Lloyd Screenprint is a silkscreen print studio based in the South East of England and their work has appeared on this blog many times over the years. Established 40 years ago, they produce work for some of the best names in the industry, Harvey Lloyd have gained a reputation for having artists at their studio and working together to produce their artworks.

At the end of last year, Harvey Lloyd Screens printed three Limited editions for Orla Kiely - within 2 hours of launching the print, it sold out!

This image 'Colour Block Stem' is printed silkscreen in 4 colours and is printed on our 100% recycled Creative Print Champagne 270gsm...

Size is 297x420mm (A3)

The prints are produced in an edition of 100 copies. and have been beautifully printed by Harvey Lloyd Screenprint, who are based in Wadhurst, East Sussex.

https://orlakiely.com/

https://www.harveylloydscreens.co.uk/

Posted by Justin Hobson 19.07.2022

Orla Kiely - Colour Block Stem

This is a limited edition print designed by Orla Kiely titled 'Colour Block Stem' and these pictures were kindly taken by Harvey Lloyd Screens during the printing.

They are beautifully silkscreen printed in four colours on our Creative Print, Champagne which is 100% recycled.

They were printed last month and went on sale last week. Within 2 hours of launching the print last week, the edition sold out!

http://harveylloydscreens.co.uk/

https://orlakiely.com/

Posted by Justin Hobson 16.12.2021

Jobs from the past - Number 88

Regular followers of this blog will know that my first post of every month is a "job from the past" so that I can show some of the really good work from years gone by.

Orla Kiely Spring/Summer 2008

Orla Kiely is the London based fashion designer, who's name has become synonymous with colour and pattern. She has created an instantly recognisable brand, in part due to her trademark print, the retro-tinged "Stem" graphic which is found on many items from clothing and accessories to homewares.

This is the invitation to the Spring/Summer 2008 private view. The size is 148x210mm folding out to 592x420mm (A2). 

Click on images to enlarge

Printed offset litho in just two colours, fluorescent orange one side and a dark gold/brown special on the reverse 

It is printed on our Offenbach Bible 60gsm and it looks and feels gorgeous. The format, combined with the paper, gives the publication a light, malleable, tactile feel and as I'm sure you can see from the above image, the solid is amazing ...on 60gsm!

...it flows and flops beautifully

Design was by the in-house design team at Orla Kiely. Designer on the project was Mary Leonard. Print is by Gavin Martin Colournet.

...yet another one of those projects that looks as fantastic now as it did ten years ago!

http://www.orlakiely.com/uk/
http://www.gavinmartincolournet.co.uk/

Posted by Justin Hobson 02.02.2017