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ENDANGERED ONLINE EXHIBITION

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EXHIBITION NOW FINISHED

Exhibition Online 3rd Sept – 4th Oct 2021

Following a wonderful response to the Endangered exhibition held at ACE Arts gallery in Somerset this Summer, Sky Siouki’s first solo exhibition is now going online. Since not everyone was able to visit the exhibition in Somerset, Sky wanted to provide the chance for admirers and collectors all over to buy from this exciting new body of work she’s been hard at work creating.

Some paintings have already been sold but all artworks will still be shown here as in the real life show. All unsold works will be available to buy through the online shop for a limited time only so this is a unique opportunity to collect an original, one of a kind Sky Siouki painting whilst you can.

Payments can be made in 4 interest free instalments over 3 months via Split Pay at the checkout.

Sales are on a first come, first served basis so if you have any questions it would be a good idea to email as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This exhibition presents a new collection of abstract paintings by Sky Siouki including Sky’s intricate illustrations of just a few of the world’s endangered species. Each piece progressively takes the shape of an imagined, ethereal landscape, full of rich, earthy hues and a multitude of textures inviting you to look deeper and contemplate the threat of extinction the animals in the artworks are facing. Sky has found herself on a personal journey whilst creating this collection, not only discovering the beauty of each animal but also finding herself as an artist and exploring a variety of techniques to create textures that convey tranquillity and vitality contrasted by sombre truths.

Further information about each painting can be found by clicking on the images.

Sky Siouki is a supporter of World Land Trust, a UK based charity who do crucial conservation work across the world by protecting biologically important and threatened habitats. If you are moved by this collection of paintings please consider making a donation either big or small to support wildlife by clicking here.

If you are local to Sky in Bristol and interested in purchasing one of these paintings, Sky welcomes viewings and collection by appointment. Please get in touch by emailing [email protected] to arrange. Paintings may be reserved ahead of a viewing for up to 24 hours on request.

All paintings come beautifully framed in ash tray frames by Raven Frames.

Sky hopes you enjoyed seeing this exhibition online. If you would like to say what you thought, perhaps let her know which your favourite piece is, or have any questions please feel free to leave a comment below.

DELA Exhibition

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You can now find a little bit of Sky Siouki artwork in Bristol restaurant, Dela, on Mivart Street in Easton. Dela is a gorgeous open and spacious restaurant offering a varied and unusual seasonal menu of Swedish inspired food for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks. The exhibition runs until March 12th.

Dela Exhibition Sky Siouki Artwork

I have three pieces of artwork on show across the main back wall of the dining area. A framed print of Bright Haze, framed print of Cormorant and original painting Shore Song. All are available to buy although not directly through the restaurant, so shoot me an email at [email protected] if you’d like to buy one following the exhibition.

I do also have an ample selection of unframed giclée prints and greeting cards available to buy straight from the restaurant in the small shop space next to the bar. Find a browser full of my prints to your right when you walk in and a varied selection of cards by myself and other lovely Bristol designers on the shelves above.

What is a Giclée Print?

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This is something I get asked by customers all the time at markets so I thought why not dedicate a little blog post to it.

First off; Giclée is pronounced ghee-clay. The term was coined in 1991 by Jack Duganne to describe a fine art digital print. It’s derived from the French word ‘gicler’ simply meaning to squirt, referring to the nature of inkjet printing.

 

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So a giclée print is a digital inkjet print but what makes it special is the type of printer, inks and paper used. A giclée print produces the highest quality reproduction of a piece of artwork possible and is made to last at least 100 years.

I am proud to say I print all of my giclée prints myself here in my Bristol home studio. I use a professional Canon printer which has 12 different colours of archival ink to produce perfect colour accuracy and prints made to last essentially forever without fading. On top of this, each print is printed onto heavyweight 310gsm, superior quality etching rag made of 100% cotton, and is acid free to ensure no premature deterioration.

 

 

I often post snapshots and videos of my giclée prints being printed in my studio on my Instagram stories, so give me a follow here if you’d like to see the action! I hope this answers the question sufficiently but please do comment below if you’d like to know more.

 

Exhibiting New Artwork

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Over the recent few months I have begun exhibiting original artworks in several galleries in the UK which has been a very exciting new venture for me. It’s still something I am getting used to and feels considerably more scary than selling products since there’s so much more value and emotion involved in my paintings.

This is me at the private view of ACE Arts‘ British Wildlife Open Exhibition which has been on throughout October. In partnership with Somerset Wildlife Trust, this new open exhibition aims to raise awareness of the wildlife around us and was a fantastic and very varied show to go and see. I had two pieces selected called Gold Hop and Spring Tide. It felt a real honour to be selected and I now also stock my cards and kitchenware range in the gallery shop downstairs. The exhibition is on for a few more days until November 3rd so do try to see it before it ends if you are close to Somerton.

 

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I am also currently exhibiting several new original paintings as well as lots of framed prints in my usual haunt, The Malago restaurant, in Bristol together with Oil & Oak. The exhibition is called Landskien and is on until January 6th so perfect if you’d like to buy someone some art this Christmas. The exhibition is inspired by the beauty of nature with Landskien meaning the braiding of horizon lines on a hazy day.

 

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If you’re a bit further afield than Bristol, there may still be a gallery near you exhibiting some of my artwork currently. I also have some paintings exhibited with Obsidian Art in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, The Golden Sheaf Gallery in Narberth, Wales and Carron Pottery & Gallery up in Strathcarron, Scotland. If there is a piece you are interested in that you have seen me share on Instagram or my website please do email me to find out where it’s available from.

Sky x

 

Summer Exhibition at Grain Barge

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of hanging some of my framed prints in the beautiful Bristol venue, Grain Barge. It’s the first solo exhibition I have put on for a little while so it was exciting to hang some of my newer designs for 2018 together with some older ones. The venue is a barge converted into a restaurant and bar as you may be able to guess from the name! Run by the same team as Tobacco Factory on North Street, they boast a gorgeous locally sourced menu and amazing views across Bristol marina which can be enjoyed from the glass walled bar area as well as the top deck!

 

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The venue makes for an ideal setting for my work as it is very light filled and full of rustic charm since the interior is largely made up of reclaimed materials. Love having a natural wooden wall as a backdrop to the main grid of work shown above rather than the usual white walls I’m used to in gallery spaces.

 

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All artwork exhibited in there is available for sale and includes nine of my giclée print designs all framed and ready to go straight on your own walls at home! If you always find it a struggle to get prints framed after buying them, this is the perfect opportunity to save yourself the hassle. The exhibition is on until August 14th so why not grab a pint in the sun, and maybe some dinner too, and have a good nosey at the show!

 

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