Nature in the city, carved by hand.
Wild York is a collection of original linocut prints exploring the relationship between wildlife and place in the city of York.
These smaller sized prints bring together natural fauna of the city, and marry them with the places they thrive, not simply as a backdrop, but as part of a shared landscape.
These pieces were drawn from observation and a deep love for the natural world in everyday spaces: a heron at Naburn, a peregrine above the Minster, a goose below Clifford’s Tower.
Printed by hand in limited editions, every print is signed, titled, and made using high quality printing papers and traditional techniques.
A group of geese patrol the lower slopes of Clifford’s Tower.
If you’ve visited Clifford’s Tower you have likely enjoyed the presence of either Canada or Greylag geese making the most of this idyllic spot close to the centre of town. As always, the effect that wildlife has on man made structures is to change its context and the way that we perceive them.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A mute swan glides across the Ouse, reflecting the calm geometry of Lendal bridge while navigating the river traffic all around.
The rivers in York really are the main thoroughfare for so many inhabitants, not least people. The swans stand out from afar and often with their young, are a reminder of the passing seasons and the the influence of the river on the city.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A peregrine falcon stoops in silence across the gothic spires of York Minster, its form cutting past the vast detail of the celebrated Rose Window.
Inspired by the real peregrines nesting on the Minster, this print is a tribute to speed, precision, and the wildness sometimes glimpsed but often missed in our urban skyline.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A grey heron stalks the quiet waters near Naburn Lock, with Naburn bridge and the fisherman and his cat visible in the background.
A scene enjoyed countless times on walks runs and cycles in the area, this spot serves as another natural connecting point to the wild places in and around York.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A humble Tansy beetle crawls across a Tansy flower head by the banks of the Ouse, vibrant and iridescent against the backdrop of the steel of Millennium Bridge.
This print celebrates one of Britain’s rarest insects and its fragile hold along the banks of the Ouse. Always an event and a celebration of how honoured we are to share the same space when you spot one!
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A fox pauses, alert and wild in front of the bridge and Dovecot in Rowntrees Park.
The foxes in Rowntrees Park and surrounding Southbank are so often glimpsed, and always re-open a gate to an understanding of the urban wilderness we inhabit.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
In the Museum Gardens along the river Ouse, a song thrush balances on the branch of a tree among the ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey.
For both residents and visitors alike the Museum Gardens is a haven and a cherished natural space in the heart of York, rich with plants and trees, animals and history.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24
A hedgehog noses through the pre-dawn traffic beneath the stone arch of Micklegate Bar.
A rare sight but one I’ve had the pleasure of seeing many times on my way to catch the first train. Always an absolute delight and one that ensures your schedule is put on hold as you slow down, observe and reflect.
This original linocut is hand-carved, inked, and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper using traditional tools and techniques.
Each print is signed and stamped
Image size: print area: 12 × 15cm, paper size 16 × 25cm
Printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper
Unframed
Sent flat with board backing
Posted in biodegradable packaging
£24