North Quarter; a limited edition giclée print of York's historic cultural quarter, by York illustrator Ric Liptrot.
York has several distinct areas which are often referred to as 'quarters' - despite there being more than four! Each area has its own character.
The series comprises The Cultural Quarter, The North Quarter, The East Quarter, The South Quarter and The West Quarter. A set of five fabulous Christmas Cards have also been produced by York Conservation Trust, with a percentage of the proceeds helping to support the charitable work of the Trust within our beautiful city.
The North Quarter image includes York landmarks:
Bootham Bar,
The De Grey Rooms,
The Bile Beans painted sign,
The statue of artist Sir William Etty RA,
York St John University,
Heima Hardware on Gillygate,
Middleton House on Monkgate,
Ingram House Almshouse on Bootham
The birthplace of poet W.H. Auden at 54 Bootham.
We have long been fans of Ric Liptrot and are thrilled that he has put some of his amazing artworks into print format. Ric publishes the Quarters series in two formats, signing and numbering 100 editions of each size. The larger A2 format is available as a 'print on demand', and the smaller 40x50cm size is stocked here at the gallery on Petergate in York. Ric can fulfil any orders when no stock is available at the gallery; printing to order takes around two weeks.
Ric tells us:
I am a freelance illustrator. My work is inspired by architecture, particularly in York, where I live and work. I begin each piece with an observational sketch. I then use collage, stencils using acrylic paint with paint rollers, and a dip pen.
About the work:
There are five prints in this series, which was commissioned by York Conservation Trust in 2024. Each print includes some of the Trust’s buildings alongside other important architecture in York. I have included some statues and symbols of significance too.
The colour theme throughout the series is inspired by the 1920’s floor design which was uncovered in the corridor of the trust’s new office at The De Grey House. This is where the original work hangs permanently.
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