ADRIAN BARTLETT

Spanning over sixty years, Adrian Bartlett’s paintings, prints, and drawings are celebrated in this retrospective exhibition.

Inspired by light, movement, and the transparency of colour, his work depicts people in motion, Greek myths, landscapes, and dramatic seas. Observation underpins his practice, while etchings, lithographs, and woodcuts blend technical invention with skill and tradition. Bartlett joined Morley College in 1962, serving as Head of Printmaking for 39 years. From1979–1989, he ran Morley Gallery, making this exhibition a full-circle celebration of his lasting legacy.

Artists Bio:

Adrian Bartlett started working at Morley College in 1962, when he took over teaching a Wood Engraving and Linocut class. He went on to become Head of Printmaking, and continued in this role for 39 years, retiring in 1999.

Adrian started teaching printmaking classes at Morley College, working with one small relief press, in the room now used for bookbinding and jewellery classes. The printmaking department was later developed into the studios in D block on King Edward Walk, becoming one of the most important and well-known printmaking studios in London.

Adrian had incredible knowledge as a printmaker and artist, and the department was known for the expertise of its’ tutors who included Magar Balakjian, Dorothea Wight, Frank Connelly and Richard Michell.

From 1979- 1989 Adrian also ran the Morley Gallery and was Head of Art for several years.

For more information on print-making courses at Morley College, click here. Check out our Visual Arts page for more course offerings that range from Jewellery, Glass, Stone Carving, Ceramics, and more.

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