Bats

"Bats" / "Batty" / "Bats in their belfry": English slang for muddled or insane. Often used as derogatory terms to describe older women suffering from dementia. 

A limited edition of 7 hand-made linocut prints of Serotine bats (Eptesicus serotinus) hunting moths by the light of the full moon.

This image celebrates one of Britain’s largest bat species, currently classified as 'Vulnerable' in England and Wales. Bats have been historically persecuted in Europe for a variety of reasons. This design champions bats and shines a light on how their name is often used as a derogatory term revealing other forms of prejudice: primarily against elders and people with mental health problems.

Printed on 130gsm fine-grained cartridge paper. Available in two mount choices; framing service also available. All limited-edition prints are  numbered and signed in graphite. Date, edition and signature repeated on reverse of mount. Each editioned print includes a certificate of authenticity.

Please note that these are handmade items, so each one is unique and individual products may vary slightly from the images shown. 

This is a reduction-method print, which means the block the print is made from is progressively destroyed during the process. This means that the limited-edition run will only ever be the only copies in existence.

Artist's proofs (AP) of this design are also available for a discounted price. These are copies with imperfections that did not make the limited edition, but are still unique and beautiful artworks.

Printed artwork size on A4 paper: ~ 175 x 245 mm

Mountboard external dimensions: ~300 x 387mm

Mountboard aperture dimensions: ~200 x 287mm

Framed external dimensions: ~ 328 x 415mm

Frame width: ~20mm

Framing service:

The frames for my prints are made from Oak. These come fitted with Clarity+ perspex, offering a scratch-resistant and more lightweight alternative to glass. I have partnered with eFrame to provide high quality mounts and frames at an accessible price point. eFrame are committed to sustainability and all their suppliers are PEFC and FSC certified.

eFrame provide a wide array of product choices, so if you would like to order a bespoke mount and frame, please follow this link to purchase your mount and frame directly from them.