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Paul Croft is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at the School of Art, Aberystwyth University, where he teaches and supervises in printmaking and the history of lithography. He is an internationally recognized artist-printmaker with extensive collaborations and exhibitions across the UK, USA, China, and Europe. His work is deeply rooted in the technical and conceptual exploration of lithography, particularly stone and plate techniques.
- Education:
- BA, University of Edinburgh
- PGDip, University of Edinburgh
- PGCE, Ulster University
- Master Printer (TMP), Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque
Paul Croft's research and artistic practice focus on the intersection of drawing, print media, and historical print techniques. His work explores visual language through alphabets, amulets, and found objects, often reflecting on archaeological and etymological origins. He has curated major exhibitions such as Stone-Plate-Grease-Water (2007) and Collaboration in Practice: British Lithography 1800–2022 (2022), emphasizing collaboration as a core method in printmaking.
His recent publications and exhibitions reveal a strong engagement with Chinese contemporary printmaking, particularly through collaborations with Changsha Normal University and Central South University. The 2014 JIE (Border) exhibition in Changsha exemplifies cross-cultural dialogue between Western lithography and Eastern woodcut traditions.
Croft's scholarly output shows a consistent trajectory in print media, with themes centered on collaboration, materiality, typography, and international exchange. The evolution from technical manuals to large-scale research exhibitions indicates a deepening integration of practice-based research and academic inquiry.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions
- Elected as Fellow of The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (2008)
- Royal Cambrian Academy (2022)
- Queen Sonja Printmaking Award (2024)
Paul Croft actively mentors students and emerging artists, having supervised and curated works by numerous students from Aberystwyth in international exhibitions. His Leverhulme Trust-funded project British Lithography 1800–2020 (2021–2022) underscores his leadership in archival and practice-based research. He contributes regularly to Printmaking Today and has authored chapters in major printmaking anthologies.
As Chairman of Aberystwyth Printmakers and a visiting researcher at Changsha Normal University (2017), Croft fosters national and international networks in printmaking education and practice. His work continues to influence both academic and artistic communities through exhibitions, masterclasses, and collaborative research.
