Bess Frimodig
Bess Frimodig's creative journey began at the age of 16 when she moved to Japan to immerse herself in traditional printmaking. This foundational experience informs her mastery across a diverse range of techniques, including the esteemed Japanese woodcut Mokuhanga, Serigraphy, Intaglio, Linocut, Lithography, and complex mixed media. Her work scales beautifully, ranging from exquisite, collectible prints perfect for the home to powerful, large-scale installations.
Frimodig's work is recognized and held in major collections globally. Works are held in collections Mark Rothko Foundation, MOG Museum of Modern Art Goa in India, Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York, Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, Penang State Art Gallery in Malaysia and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt.
Since 1992, Bess has maintained a continuous, robust international exhibition record. Recent and notable exhibitions include: Fig Bilbao and Open Itenera in Spain and at Buenos Aires Center of Culture, VI International Print Triennial Ministry of Sofia in Bulgaria, with Korean Ministry of Culture in Seoul , Museum of Goa, The Penang State Museum Gallery in Malaysia, The Museum of Macedonia Graphic Arts Triennial in Bistola, and Leicester Print Workshops: The Best of UK Printmakers, to Finnish Graphica Creativa Trienniale and also at Sogn and Fjordane Modern Art Museum in Norway and numerous print biennales and triennales. She is a recognized presence at major global printmaking events, guaranteeing visibility and critical attention for her work.
Bess Frimodig’s creative practice is profoundly informed by cultural and political context, weaving powerful stories of loss and resilience. Investing in her art means aligning with a vision where printmaking is a tool for positive change.
She actively engages in high-profile collaborations with communities and public institutions such as the NHS and War Veterans, demonstrating her commitment to using art to impact society. Bess is a passionate believer in the democracy of beauty and its power to transform, asserting that imagination, realized through print, makes a new world possible.
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