The Art Gallery of NSW has acquired two of my works for their artists’ book collection, ‘Divining The Entrails’ & ‘Dream Home In Times Of Existential Crisis’.
Author: Peter Ward
I have had over 40 years of experience as a professional artist in Australia and Italy working in the media of serigraphy, painting, collage, ceramic and relief printmaking. From 2012 I have concentrated entirely on linocut. I feel that linocut, whilst a simple and direct printmaking technique, offers endless aesthetic possibilities. It has a robust physicality and despite the considered nature of printmaking the results for me appear spontaneous and immediate.
Big year getting bigger!
Both the State Library Victoria & the NSW State Library have acquired recent works of mine this year. ‘They They (Altar)’ is off to Sydney whilst ‘Great Industrial Heartland (Altar)’ is off to Melbourne.
“Bypass Passby (Altar)’ acquired by Artspace Mackay.
‘Bypass Passby (Altar)’ has been acquired by Artspace Mackay’s to add to their extensive collection of artists’ books.
‘Selfie (Altar)’ shortlisted for the Castlemaine Experimental Print Prize.
I’m pleased to have my artists’ book, ‘Selfie (Altar), in the Castlemaine Experimental Print Prize finalist’s exhibition. The show will run from Nov 8 until the end of February, 2026 at the Castlemaine Museum of Art.
My artists’ books featuring in ‘Paper Universe’ at the NSW State Library.
HeartBeastFactory & Caravan Of Despair feature in a impressive survey exhibition of artists’ books at the NSW State Library. The exhibition will run until May 2026.
Finalist in the Crescendo Artists’Book Award.
‘About Face Face About’has been shortlisted for the Crescendo 25 Artists’ Book Award. The exhibition of the finalist will be held at the Clifton School of Arts mid November.
2025 FPS Artists’ Book Prize Exhibition
As one of the 3 winners of the 2024 Firestation Print Studio Artists’ Book Award I will be participating in the 2025 FPS Artisits’ Book Exhibition. The show will run from May 22 until June 14.
Finalist 2025 Libris Awards
‘They They’ has been shortlisted for the 2025 Libris Awards / Australian Artists’ Book Prize. The finalists’ exhibition will be held at Mackay Artspace July 5 till September 14.
Winner!
I’m thrilled to announce that my unique state diorama artists’ book, ‘Chokindust Lane’, was acquired at the Northern Beaches Library Artists’ Book Awards. It was one of six winners from over sixty entries.
‘Omens’ acquired for the Cynthia Sears collection.
‘Omens’ has been acquired by the Cynthia Sears / Bainbridge Island Art Museum (USA). It joins several of my other artists’ books in this prestigeous & extensive collection.
