Working from her countryside studio in Umeå, Sweden, Fia produces linocut prints inspired by her surroundings and everyday encounters.
Printmaking and its various forms have been a big part of Fia’s life for the last decade. After high school, she began her career in the printing industry, and has since worked within production of signage, classic offset printing, and digital printing. She tells us; “I have always been a creative person. In my teens I spent a lot of time taking photos and writing, which led me to get my bachelor’s degree in digital media production.” With no formal education in the field of arts, everything Fia has learnt about block printing has been achieved through trial and error as well as guidance from other artists online.
Travel has also played an important role in her trajectory as an artist as well as her own personal development. She studied Cultural and Literature Studies in Ireland (“and joined the local rugby team – which I quickly left to instead join the Tea Appreciation Society”), and worked for several years for a printing chain in Australia.
As most creative people, Fia has tried many different hobbies, but in the spring of 2021 she discovered linoleum printing which “instantly felt like my thing”. She has learnt a lot since then, built up a small studio, and formed an amazing network of creative people.
Constantly seeking inspiration in her day-to-day life, buildings and street views are often depicted within her illustrations. Fia is always observing her surroundings, looking at the people and architecture that form her environment. Her artworks begin life as drawings on her iPad which she later prints and transfers to linoleum. As she works full time, the process can sometimes take a while, but Fia spends most weekends and time off in her studio.
With the use of black ink becoming a defining feature of her work, Fia wants to step out of her comfort zone and start incorporating more colours into her art. She is also working on her registration skills so that she can use several printing blocks for the same design. Currently using an A3 Woodzilla press to print her pieces, Fia hopes to one day work with a large cylinder press which will enable her to make larger quantities of prints.
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