Helen Ingham and the Hi-Artz Press
Text artist-printer Helen E. Ingham, AKA the Hi-Artz Press, extensively uses letterpress, a 500+ year old print technology in her work which has been described as a timeless meeting point between graphic design and fine art.
Following earlier careers in animation, music and design, Helen studied at Central St Martins College of Art, during which time she worked as an intern for Hatch Showprint in Nashville, Tennessee (who have been producing show posters since 1879).
Helen graduated from Central St Martins with an MA in Communication Design in 2005. The main body of her work was produced using letterpress and was described by many as a breath of fresh air in a largely digital environment.
In addition to her own work, Helen works as a letterpress instructor and technician at London Metropolitan University and Central St Martins where she lectures and runs short courses. She has previously run illustration and print workshops with school children of all ages and backgrounds, hopefully developing a confidence and further interest in art. She also takes part in the Friends of St Bride Library Conferences, giving live demonstrations on a Victorian Albion press.
She is currently represented by TAG Fine Arts
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