Claire Edge studied a BA in Fine Art at Cardiff School of Art and Design in 2005, specialising in printmaking. Since then, she has shown her works in numerous exhibitions across the UK, including the New English Art Club, Royal Society of British Artists and the Wales Contemporary.
Claire specialises in intaglio and relief printmaking, and her recent collection of reduction lino prints portray intimate interior scenes involving objects and flowers, nature and natural forms. These prints are often layered works which explore the harmony and contrast of carefully shaped areas of bold and muted colour, incorporating drawing from life and exploring harmonious colour combinations.
Education
BA (Hons) Fine Art Printmaking, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, 2002-2005
Exhibitions
2023- Oriel Cric Open Exhibition, Crickhowell, Powys
2022- Cowbridge Open Art Competition, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan
2021- Southbank Printmakers Mini Print Exhibition, Gabriel’s Wharf, London
2021- Cambium, MADE Gallery, Cardiff
2020- Penarth Pavillion Open Exhibition, Penarth
2019 - Wales Contemporary Exhibition, Waterfront Gallery, Milford Haven and touring to Mall Galleries, London
2019 - Bath Open Art Prize, 44ad Gallery, Bath
2017- Small World, PS Mirabel, Manchester
2017- New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2017- Royal Society of British Artists 300th Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2017- Mono, PS Mirabel, Manchester
2016- New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2016- Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2015- Prelude to forget; prelude in forgotten, St Anne's Church, Cardiff
2013- Gaeaf, St David's Hall, Cardiff
2013- Winter Exhibition, MADE Gallery, Cardiff
2012- Group Printmaking Show, St David's Hall, Cardiff
2011- Affordable Art Fair, St David's Hall, Cardiff
2011- Christmas Show, St David's Hall, Cardiff
2011- Welsh Artist of the Year Exhibition, St David's Hall, Cardiff
2011- Commission for BBC "Story of Wales", Cardiff
2010- Group Show, Oriel Makers Gallery, Cardiff
Awards
Print Day in May - Winner, awarded by Pegasus Art, 2023
Print Day in May - Winner, awarded by Cranfield Colours and “Highly Commended” awarded by Essdee Arts and Craft, 2022
The Alfred Daniels Personal Favourite Award - Royal Society of British Artists Exhibition, London, 2016
