Category: Printmaking

  • grieving. charcoal.nmccomish

    Grief on the Body: Embodied Loss and Creative Practice as Record

    This essay documents grief as a lived bodily state and considers creative practice not as recovery or remedy, but as record: work made alongside life, under altered conditions.

  • SouthSeaEyes Exhibition vespiary savage and rising Athenas Aegis

    MYTHICAL LINOCUT: Welcome to the Vespiary

    Join SouthSeaEyes for VESPIARY: Savage & Rising, a solo exhibition weaving classical mythology, sovereignty, and handcarved linocut prints. Hosted at The Corner Collective, Southsea, 2–5 May 2025, the show includes a family-friendly blockprinting session to pass ancient stories to younger generations. Private View 1 May, 6–9pm.

  • Inked lino carving block depicting Athena by Nusye McComish SouthSeaEyes Printmaker

    Unveiling Vespiary: The Intersection of Art and Mythology

    SouthSeaEyes’ Vespiary is a reclamation – of voice, of memory, of power. It calls for the community to coagulate for resilience, for thriving, for rising together in the current era. Nusye McComish answers this call with a visceral urgency – carving lino, tearing paper and fabric alike, wading through ink, hand-forming clay, to remind us…

  • Empowerment Through Myth – the rise of Women

    Athena’s wisdom in battle, Hecate’s guidance at crossroads, Persephone’s resilience, Demeter’s nurturing strength, and Brighid’s enduring hope—these timeless myths resonate across generations, reminding us of our shared power and infinite capacity for renewal. Weaving ancient wisdom to current era empowerment – this not a walk in the park. Sign up, be the first to know.

  • Embracing Setbacks: Lessons from My 2024 Creative Adventures

    Discover the journey of a printmaker navigating creativity, community, and resilience in 2024. From workshops to exhibitions like POSE24 and gallery showcases at FatClay Pottery, Cafe Fresco, and Aspex Gallery Shop, explore the highs, challenges, and the power of connection in the art world.

  • POSE 24: Meet Artists at Portsmouth Open Studios Event 2024

    The Portsmouth Open Studios Event 2024 (POSE24) will occur from October 25-27, showcasing local artists and their creative processes. The event marks a revival of the Southsea art community post-pandemic, featuring unique works from Ali Molloy, Laura Simpson, Roo Abrook, and Nusye McComish. POSE24 aims to reconnect and celebrate the vibrant local art scene.

  • H Family blockprint by Nusye McComish SouthSeaEyes

    Family Portrait Blockprint: A Hand-Crafted Storytelling

    Discover the beauty of handcrafted art with this personalised family portrait blockprint. Combining ancient block printing techniques with vibrant acrylics, this bespoke piece captures the essence of family bonds. Ideal as a timeless heirloom, each detail is meticulously crafted to tell your family’s unique story.

  • Hand-carving Sherlockian Tales: A Printmaker’s Journey at Portsmouth Museum

    In the heart of Portsmouth, where Conan Doyle once roamed, his stories still whisper in the alleyways. This workshop isn’t just about printmaking; it’s a time travel to the era of Sherlock Holmes, a tribute to Doyle’s genius. It’s where ink meets history, and every print tells a story.

  • From Instagram to London’s KitKat Stage: A seredipitous Journey of “Red Shift”, and a Heartfelt Dedication

    In a tucked-away corner of my hermitic studio, an original print named ‘Red Shift: Endlessly Entangled Dream and Desire’ came to life. Little did I know that this humble artwork would traverse realms, in the hands of Nat – from the virtual space of Instagram to the vibrant theatre scene of London, ultimately earning the…