Richard Galloway: My Practice and the Work Harvest of Days
I am a printmaker, specializing in hand-carved linoleum and wood blocks. My work often forms narrative series, inviting the viewer’s gaze to wander around the piece to search for meaning as the story unfolds. These narratives explore themes of moral consequence, hard work, and human effort. While I seek beauty, I am not afraid to show the grotesque.
The narrative series comes naturally to me. I think in sequences—this leads to that—and in this way, I consider myself a storyteller. I hope viewers see parts of themselves in my work, reflecting on a moment of their own experience or behavior.
My printmaking journey began at the Royal College of Art in London, where I discovered my passion for working as a professional artist. I’m inspired by the narrative techniques of William Hogarth and George Cruikshank, whose series—The Stages of Cruelty and The Bottle Series— have always fascinated me.
The blocks are hand-printed with rich black inks on delicate Japanese paper, a technique I’ve refined over 20 years. I burnish each piece with a Japanese baren, listening to the ink roller’s whisper to ensure the right inking.
I work in my studio, The Timberhouse Press, located in the forest of Rog Dalarna, Sweden. It’s a stark contrast to my previous life in London. I built the studio to maintain full control over carving, printing, and framing—ensuring the artist’s hand is present at every stage.

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