Lay Members’ Exhibition 2021

As you will know, the 2021 Capital Letters Day
and Lay Members' Exhibition had to be cancelled
due to Covid19 restrictions.

However, we are very pleased to once again
be able to bring you a virtual Lay Members' Exhibition.

Gerald Mynott FSSI has kindly written comments
on the submissions.

We hope you enjoy the exhibition. 

Precise and strong use of calligraphy
for the appropriate subject material.
The heading could also work on a straight line?

A very pleasing layout plus use
of imagery and letterforms.
I like the wash behind the text
and colour within the lighthouse.

A very distinctive and strong
layout and use of colours
and calligraphy.
Could also work in reverse -
red against black?

A very attractive example of
Heraldic Art and letterforms
combined. I like the use of
the naval badges alongside
the border design in shell gold.
The grass compartment within
the Arms could be a little darker?
Would make a good reproduction!

The sense of depth and movement
within the layout is very accomplished.
The use of airbrush works well for further effect.

A very imaginative use of varying nib sizes
and with layout creating the appropriate feel to the text.
Alternative use of colours could also be attractive?

The combination of two scribes
working together is fascinating
and successful toward the final
concept of creativity.
The landscape against the
movements of letterforms is
very original and sensitive.

Very accomplished calligraphy
and elegant layout.
The simple use of gilding is excellent.

A very distinctive and atmospheric use of letterforms towards
the outline of the cityscape. Could also work in reverse.
Light against dark?

A vibrant use of colour wash background
against the strong calligraphic forms.

A very creative use
of letterforms and
illustration combined.
Excellent use of colour
and silver leaf.

A most delightful example of natural history painting,
alongside the movement within the calligraphic text.
Superb presentation and skills.

A most delightful example of calligraphy exploring movement,
colour & the very distinctive flourished letterforms.

A very striking layout
and imaginative use
of varying shades within
the letterforms and
image of the blackbird.

A very accomplished example
of painting and calligraphy combined.
The letterforms are excellent!

Very powerful imagery and letterforms
expressing this period of time.
Very contemporary in colour and layout.
Linocut letterforms could also be considered?

A very pleasing and sound example of round hand
and subtle use of colours within the layout.
Perhaps the letters ‘I’ & ‘W’ could also work
with a secondary nib size? The use of colour
against black is very striking.

A most delightful example
of calligraphic text,
with watercolour border
in the spirit of a late
18th century sampler.
I love the bees around
the hive!

A most intriguing combination of collective ideas
capturing the landscape through calligraphy and image.
Further use of photography (black & white)
could be further developed, alongside layered letterforms?

A delightful concept of displaying
a range of students work & ideas.