Pip Matthews is a local printmaker whose works include limited edition etchings, hand coloured linocuts and reduction linocuts. Her works are printed on a crotchety old printing press in her garage in Canterbury and feature fictional birds, creatures and flowers and items of nostalgia. Many also incorporate literary references or plays on words.

Pip’s work is inspired by printed and embroidered Asian and Indian fabrics and curios from centuries past, as well as the works of historical and contemporary artists and printmakers, including Fra Angelico, Frida Kahlo, William Morris, Florence Broadhurst and Mirka Mora.

In 2011, Pip received a “Highly Commended” award at the Roberts McCubbin Art Show.

Pip's works are generally stamped with her red seal or “chop”, which symbolises her family and twin children. Pip designed the seal and had it carved by a Chinese seal-maker living in the States.

Her website can be found at www.pipmatthews.com.au.

For more on Pip Matthews see www.pipmatthews.com.au