About Eyvi Studio

Hello! I'm Alex a designer, artist and printmaker from Rutland, UK - welcome to my creative home, Eyvi Studio.

The name is inspired by the Eye Brook river and reservoir, a nearby protected nature conservation area and a haven for local flora and fauna. Both the Eye Brook and Rutland Water are particularly loved by native and migrating birds – a convenient stop-off point between the coasts.

Following an Art Foundation and BA in Multimedia Design, I've had a career in graphic design and communications and in recent years, have found more time to spend on my artistic path. My work is inspired by all things wild, by overlooked hedgerows, moments encountered when walking my parson terrier Bertie, by nature's lifecycles and the connections and contrasts between manmade structures, foliage and animal life.

I like to approach subjects with curiosity, initially studying, sketching and playing with mediums and ideas - eventually refining to several pieces of work. My present approach is driven by simplifying subjects, combining colour, exploring abstraction, layering printed textures and working with positive and negative space. Processes primarily include sketching, linocut, collagraph and monoprint printmaking alongside paint and collage. 

My current techniques have evolved from an experimental and quite epic lockdown print project #100BritishWeeds, documented on Instagram. Prints were created using monoprint methods, using wild foliage - collected caringly and sparingly - from the woods, fields and waters of Rutland. 

Alongside printmaking, I also create repeat patterns for apparel and homewares, applying them to a range of wallpapers and designing for professional uses on stage sets, clothing, homeware and accessories.

A selection of art prints are available to buy online, and I sell limited edition prints, framed art and greetings cards via galleries and at events.

I hope my work brings a little touch of the wild into your home! To stay in touch and see more of my ongoing process and inspiration, please follow along on Instagram @eyvistudio and sign up to my newsletter below. Thanks for stopping by!