air has established an exhibition program in public locations across the hospital inside and out. Exhibition programs are seasonal and curated under broad themes.SPRING & SUMMER 2012 DERBY’S BEST KEPT SECRET TRANSFORMS THE DERBY ROYAL HOSPITAL

Between April and September this year, Royal Derby Hospital is set to showcase artwork from members of Green Door Printmaking Studio. Green Door Printmaking Studio.  Derbyshire’s only open access artist studio dedicated to the art and craft of innovative and environmentally sound printmaking.

Anna and Pandora Johnson, the co-founders of Green Door and Mother/daughter team are proud to present a special collection of prints from selected members of the studio. For this exhibition, showcase a wide range work using innovative printmaking techniques with the aim of bringing a little of the outside world into spaces within the hospital.

Level 1 Maternity 7 Gynaecology
Pandora Johnson `Creatures from the Jabberwocky`

“We are thrilled to be able to exhibit such a range of works from Green Door associated artists. I know that with the support of Anna and Pan the artists involved have contributed a huge number of hours into creating exhibitions especially for the hospital. I hope patients, visitors and staff will enjoy the opportunity to view something so unique to Derby and be intrigued as I was by the skill and craft of printmaking. “ Air Arts Coordinator Juliet Cooper.

Green Door Studio has often been referred to as Derby’s ‘best kept secret’; it offers members of the public a chance to learn the mysterious art of printmaking. The studio offers a wide range of courses, acting as a hub for Derby’s arts scene.

Green Door’s co-founders, Anna and Pandora Johnson will be displaying work alongside eight other printmakers; which include Louse Boyland, Tony Hall, Heather Horsley, Martin Hyde, Kevin A. Pickering, Geraldine Yvonne Smith,  Chrissy Stangroom and Susan Steele.

Level 5 Towards Pathology
Kevin A Pickering

Although the Studio currently has a membership of almost 100, it aims with open arms to welcome new members of all ages and abilities.

Green Door member and exhibiting artist, Tony Hall said,

“The community which Anna and Pan have created lets us all see, think about, learn from, and be enlightened and inspired by what our fellow artists are up to.” Moreover, he added, “For it to exist as long as it has, with the only source of funding coming from its membership, with no input of any kind from any other public body, is bordering on the miraculous.”

Level 3 outside Medical Wards
Tony Hall

Artist Susan Steele goes on to say,

“The studio provides a friendly progressive environment in which one can benefit and take advantage of the enthusiasm and knowledge that Anna and Pan give so generously. It has become apparent that open access facilities are closing and becoming hard to find. Without selfless and passionate people like Anna and Pan, a rich, skill-full and traditional art form will cease to evolve and progress, or even survive.”

Level 2 Outside ICU
Susan Steel `Etchings of Trees and Standing Stones`

Creative Director, Anna Johnson stated,

“I hope this collaborative exhibition provides an insightful window into the magical alchemy of the process that lies behind the art of printmaking. Whether we are aware of it or not, art is the invisible cord that unites and binds us all together.”

Level 1 outside Multi Faith Centre
Anna Johnson