Deeply rooted in Portuguese traditions of white stitch embroidery and ceramics, Julia is a contemporary painter-printmaker who utilizes etching and monotype to explore repetition, texture, and the translucency of layered imagery. Her work draws inspiration from everyday rituals, repetitive actions observed in nature and memories.
Julia’s artistic journey began in Portugal, where she was instilled with a love for materials and the natural world. She further honed her skills through a Fine Art Printmaking education at the University of East London and Camberwell College of Arts. Experimentation plays a key role in her process, and she embraces “happy accidents” to create unique narratives within her pieces.
Julia’s work delves into environmental themes through subtle incorporation, raising awareness through her art. A unique element of her current practice involves printing on Loewe magazine pages, adding another layer of meaning and inviting viewers to engage with the artwork on multiple levels.
While etching and monotype are her primary mediums, Julia often incorporates painting to further explore texture and juxtaposition. This pushes the boundaries of traditional printmaking and allows her to develop a distinct visual language.
Julia’s work has been selected for several prestigious print exhibitions and Fairs, eg.the Woolwhich print fair with the Thames side Print studio award in 2021.
Her artworks are held in private collections throughout Europe and the UK
CV
juliamfrodrigues@gmail.com
Higher Education
2010-2012 Camberwell College of Arts, UK, MA Printmaking
2008-2010 University of East London, UK, BA (Honours) Degree in Fine Arts-Printmaking
2003-2006 Faculdade de Belas Artes do Porto, Portugal, Fine Art – Painting
Selected Group Exhibitions / Art & Print Fairs
Selected for “The Directors cut”, Woolwich Contemporary Print fair, 2023
Selected for WOP5 by Blue Shop Cottage Gallery, 2023
Woolwich Contemporary Print fair with Thames side print studio, 2022 UK, 3- 6 november
Southbank printmakers – Mini Print Exhibition, 2022, UK – 4 October to 4 December 2022
‘A Generous Space’ at Hastings Contemporary, 2022, Uk
Woolwich Contemporary Print fair, 2021, London, UK
2021 Awagami International Miniprint Exhibition (A.I.M.P.E) Japan
International Mini Print Biennal 2020 online exhibition https://vimeo.com/469750110
Woolwich Contemporary Print fair, November 2019, London, UK
London Craft Week, May 2019, London with secretcape.co.uk/
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, November 2018, London, Uk
9th international Printmaking Biennal Douro 2018, Regua, Portugal
LPS, Summer Show 2018, , London, Uk
Seacourt – International Miniprint Biennal – Northern Ireland
ARTROOMS2018 -Meliá White House Hotel, Regents Park, London, UK
2016 BINNAR, Festival de Artes, Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal
2014 Made in Arts London (MIAL) at Lethaby Gallery, Central Saint Martins, UK,
Multiplied 2014, Contemporary Art in Editions Fair -MIAL, London, UK
2013 Emerging Artists Exhibition, Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, London, UK
Bainbridge Open, London, UK
2012 the Day Remains, Mayfair, UK
Pushing Print, Margate, UK
MA Printmaking show, Camberwell College of Arts, London, UK
Bite, Mall galleries, London,UK
RE open show, Bankside Gallery, london, UK
0.34miles (0.54km), MA Printmaking and Book Arts show, Camberwell, UK
2011 Reflections, Mile End Art Pavilion show, UK
Open International Contemporary Print, Cornwall,UK
Open International Contemporary, Print, Cornwall,UK
2010 UEL Degree show, UK
2009 Uncommon Ground, UEL show, Biscuit factory, Bermondsey, London, UK
2008 Colective Art Show at Mosteiro de St. Eulalia, Portugal
Other Work
artwork for album covers of the music project Katzgraben
artwork for poster of the music festival Subscuta
artwork included at Art Space Portsmouth’s 6by4 Secret Postcard Exhibition artspace
Publications
Extraordinary-Sketchbooks-Jane-Stobart, 2011
Prizes
2012 John Purcell Award, Camberwell college of Arts
2021 Thames side Print studio award at Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair
Residencies
Artistic Studio residency at Galeria Diferenca -Portugal