Artwork
God's Final Witness
God's Final Witness is a print by Chris Agnew. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
That year’s batch of new prints went straight to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.
This is a print by Chris Agnew from 2010, part of a special prize for new grads. Each year, eight London art schools pick one winner. Winners get a paid printmaking residency and make a small run of prints. The whole group then shows together.
Agnew’s print was made at Jealous Print Studio. That year’s batch of new prints went straight to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection.
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Overview
God’s Final Witness is a limited‑edition print produced in 2010 by Chris Agnew, a recent graduate of Wimbledon School of Art. The work was created during a residency awarded by Jealous Print Studio’s Graduate Prize, a program that supports one MA Fine Art graduate from each of eight leading London art colleges each year.
Subject & Meaning
The image, titled God’s Final Witness, presents a contemplative visual narrative that invites viewers to consider themes of observation and finality. While specific iconography is not detailed, the title suggests an exploration of divine presence or judgment within a contemporary printmaking context.
Technique & Style
Executed in the studio’s print facilities, the piece reflects the collaborative process typical of Jealous Print Studio residencies, where emerging artists work with experienced technicians to produce a small edition. The print’s technical qualities, such as line work, tonal variation, and material choice, demonstrate the graduate’s command of contemporary print methods.
History & Provenance
Following its completion, the print was included in the annual group exhibition that showcases the eight graduate editions from that year. All works from the program, including Agnew’s, were subsequently donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s print collection, where they remain part of the institution’s holdings.
Context
The Graduate Prize, established by Jealous Print Studio in 2009, aims to bridge academic training and professional practice. By selecting one graduate from each of the Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Goldsmiths, Camberwell, Central Saint Martins, the Slade, Chelsea, and Wimbledon, the program highlights a cross‑institutional snapshot of emerging printmaking talent in London.
Artist & collection
Artist
This printmaker’s only work in our collection is God’s Final Witness, a 2010 print.
