Fine Art work by Emma Bidwell showing an intricate drypoint print of her grandfather holding her younger self.

Regarding reflection amongst an ever-changing world, I explore the relationship between photography and printmaking, sourcing my material primarily from inherited family photographs. My practice explores the intimacy within relationships, nostalgia and stories belonging to the past; I do not shy away from the sharpest of emotions and being raw and honest. Between the techniques of digital drawing, screen printing and intaglio printmaking, I explore the themes of memory, time and loss within relationships.

Fine Art work by Emma Bidwell showing an intricate intaglio print of herself and grandfather playing in the sand on the beach.

My passion for storytelling encourages my work, rich with emotion, provoking memory and exploring the fine line between both personal and relatable imagery. I use mark-making as a language, my identifiable use of curvature represents emotion, expression, location and encourages a sense of wonder.

Fine Art work by Emma Bidwell showing an intricate intaglio print of her younger self and grandfather having a conversation in his living room
Fine Art work by Emma Bidwell showing a screen print of Phyllis, Emma's grandmother
Fine Art work by Emma Bidwell showing a screen print of her grandfather standing with his old mini car.