In this short film the artist Frances Walker discusses how, encouraged by former student and friend Arthur Watson, she began to explore printmaking methods.
Both Arthur and Frances were fundamental in the establishment of Peacock Printmakers in 1974 (now Peacock Visual Arts) and Frances continues to make work there with the printmaking staff.

A further film will be uploaded shortly in which Arthur Watson and Frances Walker discuss the 'Finnish Suite' mentioned in this film.

The film was commissioned for the exhibition Frances Walker, Place Observed in Solitude at Aberdeen Art Gallery in 2010.

music by Simon Waldram

In this short film the artist Frances Walker discusses fulfilling a lifelong ambition to journey to Antarctica.
She made her trip in 2007 and continues to produce paintings, drawings and prints based on her experience.

The film was commissioned for the exhibition Frances Walker, Place Observed in Solitude at Aberdeen Art Gallery in 2010.

music by Simon Waldram

An interview with the artist Frances Walker in which she talks about her time living and working on the isle of Tiree and her involvement in An Turas.

The film was commissioned for the exhibition Frances Walker, Place Observed in Solitude at Aberdeen Art Gallery in 2010.

music by Simon Waldram