Artwork
Moving On
Moving On is a print by Sandy Sykes. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The portfolio came together quickly, artists sent prints to one studio, and the whole set traveled for shows in both places.
Sandy Sykes made Moving On in 2013 as part of a print exchange between New Zealand and the UK. The piece is a print, one of twelve in a portfolio meant to show work from both countries at the same time. It sits today in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The portfolio came together quickly, artists sent prints to one studio, and the whole set traveled for shows in both places. Sykes’s print joined prints by eleven other artists, mixing styles and backgrounds.
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Overview
Moving On is a print created by Sandy Sykes in 2013 as part of the Parallel Prints 2013 NZ-UK portfolio. This collaborative project featured 12 artists from New Zealand and the UK, with the portfolio designed for simultaneous exhibition in both countries.
Subject & Meaning
The subject and meaning of Moving On are not explicitly defined in available information, focusing instead on its role within the broader exchange project celebrating artistic collaboration between New Zealand and the UK.
Technique & Style
Specific details on the technique and style of Moving On are not provided, though as a print, it aligns with Sykes's engagement in printmaking. The portfolio's diversity suggests a mix of styles among contributors.
History & Provenance
Created in 2013 for the Parallel Prints portfolio, Moving On was part of a quickly assembled collection where artists submitted prints to Wharepuke Print Studio in New Zealand. The portfolio traveled for dual exhibitions and is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Moving On was conceived within a cross-cultural print exchange, reflecting artistic dialogue between New Zealand and the UK. The project's swift organization and joint exhibitions highlight the global connectivity of contemporary print artists.
Legacy
As part of the Parallel Prints 2013 NZ-UK portfolio in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Moving On contributes to the museum's collection of contemporary printmaking, representing Sandy Sykes's contribution to the New Zealand-UK artistic exchange.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sandy Sykes made prints that mix everyday scenes with sharp angles and bold shapes.
