Helen Fay

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Helen Fay studied BA(Hons) Fine Art Printmaking at Sunderland University, followed by an MA at The Royal College of Art in Natural History Illustration. Now based in Glasgow, her work is in demand with collectors all over the world. Normally very small editions, Helens etchings go beyond the realms of Natural History Illustration.

The composition, scale, skill and beauty of her work pushes them beyond any classification of etchings or natural history subjects and they stand as a significant fine art statement which appeal to a wide range of collectors. Monochromatic, moody, sometimes densely worked, they capture the magnificence of the natural world in a timeless yet contemporary way.
Her many awards and exhibitions are a testament to her unique approach and talent.
In 1992 she won the Sheila Robinson Memorial Prize for drawing at the RCA; a travel scholarship to India in 1994 from the Northern Arts Travel Award;
Helen's many selected exhibitions include a 2 person show at The House for an Art Lover, Glasgow; National Print Exhibition at The Mall Galleries; Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, Christmas Exhibition; Royal Birmingham Society of Artists National Print Exhibition. Helen's work is much in demand through a selected range of UK galleries.

Higher Education

1990-1992	Royal College of Art, London. M.A. (R.C.A.) Natural History Illustration.
1987-1990	Gd Sunderland University. B.A. Hons Fine Art Printmaking
1986-1987	Su Newcastle College of Art and Design. Foundation Studies in Art and Design.

Training

2003	Attended seminars on teaching Complex Needs and Autistic Children and on Child Protection. Organised by Glasgow City Council.
1990	Attended course on Natural History Art at the British Museum of Natural History.
1989	Tow week placement at Charlotte Press printmaking studio, Newcastle.

International

2000	Drawing trip to San Diego Zoo, USA.
1997	Drawing trip and visits to printmaking studios in South Australia and Victoria.
1996	Visit to Juan y Pilar Miro Foundation, Mallorca, as a representative of the Oxford Printmakers Co-operative.
1994	Drawing trip to Northern India and visit to the Rajasthan Cultural Research Institute.
1992	Member of the “Flor del Bosque” Rainforest Conservation Trust expedition to Los Cedros cloud forest reserve.

Published Work

1993	Front cover and illustrations for the New Scientist Magazine.
2002	Work shown in lifestyle section of the Sunday Times Newspaper.

Prizes and Awards

1996	Cupola Gallery Fifth Anniversary Exhibition – First Prize.
1994	Northern Arts Travel Award for trip to India.
1992	Sheila Robertson Memorial Prize for Drawing, Royal College of At.

Exhibitions 2003

Hartworks Gallery, Devon. Group exhibition with an animal theme.

Cupola Gallery, Sheffield. Drawing exhibition.

Wiseman Gallery, Oxford. Group show with an animal theme.

Art 2003, Islington, London. With Compass Gallery and Glasgow Print Studio.

Glasgow Art Fair with Compass Gallery, Glasgow Print Studio and Wills Art Warehouse.

Exhibitions 2002

Compass Gallery, Glasgow. Christmas Exhibition.

Glasgow Print Studio. Christmas Exhibition.

Wills Art Warehouse, London. Christmas Exhibition.

Glasgow Print Studio. Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Auction.

Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum, Glasgow Print Studio 30th Anniversary Exhibition.

Ice House, Holland Park, London. Three person show.

Battersea Contemporary Arts Fair, London

Jelly Leg’d Chicken Gallery, Reading. Printmaking Exhibition.

Art 2002, Islington, London. With Compass Gallery and Glasgow Print Studio.

New York Art Fair, Exhibiting with Will’s Art Warehouse.

Exhibitions 2001

Bowie and Hulbert Gallery, Hay on Wye. Christmas Exhibition.

Fischerton Mill, Salisbury. Christmas Exhibition.

Glasgow Print Studio. Christmas Exhibition.

Jonathan Poole Gallery, nr Cheltenham. Two person show.

Glasgow Print Studio, Solo show, Gallery Two.

Jelly Leg’d Chicken Gallery, Reading. Two person show.

Battersea Contemporary Arts Fair, London.

Art 2001, Islington, London. With Compass Gallery and Glasgow Print Studio.