An Edinburgh artist known for transforming the capital’s landscapes, landmarks and industrial architecture into distinctive prints has been selected to exhibit at a major summer market at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait.
Callum Russell will join more than 40 independent Scottish artists, makers and designers at the Tea Green Events Summer Market on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, from 10am to 5pm.
Working from his home studio in Edinburgh, Callum specialises in paper cutting and lino printing. His work takes inspiration from locations including Leith Docks, Waverley Station, Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat and The Meadows.
He completed a master’s degree in Contemporary Art at Edinburgh College of Art after studying Illustration at Falmouth School of Art. He has previously exhibited at Tea Green markets held at V&A Dundee and Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Callum said: “Initially, I got into printmaking purely as a way of making copies of my papercut images, but I soon fell in love with lino cutting and printing as a process in itself.
“I have always been inspired by cities and urban and industrial settings, from black-and-white, almost cinematic images of the cranes at Leith Docks to the shadows and commuters of Waverley Railway Station.
“However, I’m fortunate to live in a city with so many natural and colourful landscapes, including Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat and The Meadows, so I’m increasingly incorporating these spaces into my work.”
The free two-day market will feature artwork, textiles, ceramics, jewellery and stationery produced by independent creatives from across Scotland.
Tea Green Events was established by Dundee jeweller Joanne MacFadyen and is now in its 12th year of organising design markets at cultural venues around the country.
Joanne said the Edinburgh event would celebrate Scottish craftsmanship while introducing artists and makers to visitors from across the world during the city’s busy summer season.
Callum added: “It’s always a delight to exhibit at Tea Green markets and a genuine privilege to be considered alongside creatives working to such a high standard.
“It’s also a real joy to interact with the public, talk to them about my work and receive feedback on what I do.”
