Crossley Engine

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Created in October 2015, ‘Crossley Engine’ is the first piece in the ‘Castlefield Colour Studies’ collection—an exploration of the colours found in Castlefield and its surrounding areas. The palette is drawn from objects discovered in the locality, both man-made and natural. Presented as a five-colour print with the addition of a metallic ink, the piece blends tones that reflect the area’s industrial heritage alongside elements of its urban landscape and natural environment. Crossley Engine celebrates the unique character of Castlefield, offering a fresh perspective on its familiar forms through a focused study of local colour. Posters are shipped in sturdy recycled cardboard tubes with recyclable plastic end caps..

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Created in October 2015, ‘Crossley Engine’ is the first piece in the ‘Castlefield Colour Studies’ collection—an exploration of the colours found in Castlefield and its surrounding areas. The palette is drawn from objects discovered in the locality, both man-made and natural. Presented as a five-colour print with the addition of a metallic ink, the piece blends tones that reflect the area’s industrial heritage alongside elements of its urban landscape and natural environment. Crossley Engine celebrates the unique character of Castlefield, offering a fresh perspective on its familiar forms through a focused study of local colour. Posters are shipped in sturdy recycled cardboard tubes with recyclable plastic end caps..

  • Title: Crossley Engine. Series: Castlefield Colour Studies.
    Year: 2019. Size: A2 | 420 x 594MM | Portrait. Process: 4 Colour Pantone + Additional Metallic Pantone Ink. Lithographic Print.
    Stock: 200GSM Fedrigoni Arena Smooth. Initial Print Run: Limited Edition 22 (Signed). Additional Details: N/A.

    Note: These details describe the Lithographic Masters only and not Digital Slaves, which are reprodutions.

  • The Press Experience presents a unique opportunity for patrons to witness the entire printing and production process and take possession of the very first signed and numbered Lithographic Master. This exclusive opportunity is available to only one customer. It involves observing the artwork being printed from a digital file to its final product. Given that this particular artwork or version will never be reprinted, the patron's purchase will be a one-of-a-kind piece. Typically, only two to a dozen copies are signed and numbered. All Lithographic Masters are printed on high-quality stocks using professional presses and often feature additional spot colour inks or varnishes, as well as other specialist printing techniques. Upon purchasing the Press Experience, the patron will be contacted to discuss a suitable time for them to attend the press, and every effort will be made to accommodate their needs.

  • Lithographic Masters are the original and authentic masters, produced during the first and only print run. These Lithographic Masters are usually not signed or numbered and are printed in slightly higher numbers, usually ranging from ten to fifty. Since these are the first-run Lithographic Masters printed during the Press Experience, they are usually produced on the same high-quality stocks and often share the same specialist printing techniques.

  • These are digital copies of the original masters, usually produced in smaller sizes and larger quantities, ranging from ten to two hundred copies. Digital slaves are often unsigned, but there are exceptions. They are usually printed on different paper stocks than the lithographic masters and are unlikely to include special printing techniques such as varnishes or spot colours.