Being shortlisted for the Swan Hill Print & Drawing Prize is becoming a bit of a habit. My limited edition artists’ book ‘Divining The Entrails’ makes it my fourth shortlisting in a row. It is one of the more prestigious print prizes in Australia & my work invariably keeps excellent company.
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 NSW State Library acquisition.
Four more of my artists’ books have been acquired by the New South Wales State Library. ‘HeartBeastFactory’, ‘Divining The Entrails’, ‘Demon Cabaret’ & ‘Sketchbook’ will join ‘Caravan Of Despair’ & ‘FruitCake Finn’ in their collection. It is a fantastic show of confidence in my work.
‘Divining The Entrails’ into 2 prestigious collections.
My limited edition book, ‘Divining The Entrails’, has been acquired by both the State Library of Victoria and the National Library of Australia for their artists’ book collections. The concertina book is in an edition of 7 and comprises 20 linocuts exploring the theme of magical thinking in times of existential crisis.
‘Divining The Entrails’ receives a highly commended.
At the 2022 Firestation Print Studio’s Biennial Artist’s Book Prize my book ‘Divining The Entrails’ received a highly commended in the craftsmanship section. ‘Divining The Entrails’ is a limited edition concertina book made up of 20 linocuts.
‘Boundless’ exhibition, Stateside
I’m very pleased to be included in the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s triennial artists’ book exhibition with my book ‘After A Time’. The show runs from March 4 until June.
‘Demons Dreaming’ off to Wagga Wagga
My unique state concertina book of monotypes, ‘Demons Dreaming’, has been acquired by the Charles Sturt University. It will join their extensive collection of monotypes & be keeping company with some pretty illustrious works. 
Shortlisted for the Libris Awards
‘HeartBeastFactory’ has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘2022 Libris Awards – the Australian Artists’ Book Prize’. The exhibition of the selected works will be held at Artspace, Mackay from April 9 to June 19.
State Library of Queensland acquires ‘Caravan Of Despair’
The concertina version of ‘Caravan Of Despair’ has been acquired by the State Library of Queensland for their artists book collection. Theirs is the second in a limited edition of three.
‘Drone Surfing’ features in HOTA summer exhibition.
My multi-block linocut, ‘Drone Surfing’ is featuring in the Gold Coast’s HOTA summer exhibition ‘Summer Mixtape’. The print is part of their permanent collection.
State Library of New South Wales acquires both ‘Caravan’ & ‘Fruitcake’.
‘Fruitcake Finn At World’s End Falls’, which won the TPG Architects Award at the Inkmasters Print Exhibition 2021, has been been acquired by the State Library of New South Wales along with the concertina book version of ‘Caravan Of Despair’.
