Bio:

Viv Spencer is a printmaking artist based in Devon, UK. Originally from Wiltshire, she relocated to Devon in 2021 after a long and rewarding career in secondary education. She completed her MA in Printmaking with Distinction at Arts University Plymouth (2018–2020), where she developed a practice that blends traditional printmaking techniques with digital processes, often informed by her own photographs and drawings. Viv works from a spacious home studio, where she enjoys experimenting with materials and methods. Her work is process-led and explores themes of nature, transience, and overlooked urban wildness.

In addition to her art practice, Viv works part-time as a Specialist Mentor (SM-ASC) and Study Skills Tutor (SS-ASC), supporting neurodiverse students at Arts University Plymouth and the University of Plymouth—a role she finds both fulfilling and worthwhile.

Viv is a member of the CAMP PrintKin group and is also a member of A-N and Visual Arts South West (VASW).

CV:

Education:

2018-21: Plymouth College of Art, MA in Printmaking: passed with Distinction

2000-01: Bath Spa UC: PGDip Interactive Multimedia: Passed with Distinction

1982-1984: Wolverhampton Polytechnic: B.Ed. Hons. Art and Design

1979-1982: Cert. Ed Teaching Certificate: Art and Design (Dudley College of Education)

Group Exhibitions:

2025: Selected to be part of the CAMP show ‘Where are we now?’ at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton (until 25th October)

2025: Selected to be part of the Contemporary British Printmakers exhibition at Delamore House curated by Artizan

2025: Group show as part of Print in Action at ocean Studios, RWYard Plymouth

2024: Group shows at Royal William Yard as part of Plymouth Art Weekender and Artober: October 2024

2024: RE Small and Mighty: ‘Climber’ print selected for exhibition in September 2024

2024: Hatherleigh Festival, Printers Paradise: Camp-membership PrintKin group show, July 2024

2024: Green Hill Arts Open, Mortonhampstead: ‘Walking in the Park’ sewn and painted artist’s book

2024: Walking Women at Falmouth Art Gallery, March- 27 April : 3D printed plaster cubes

2023: Artmill Gallery 400 Exhibition, Feb. - March 2023

2022: Artmill Gallery Christmas Show, Peverell, Plymouth, Nov. 22- Jan. 2023

2022: How Long? Exhibition and events programme by CAMP artists at Vacancy Atlas, Plymouth, Nov. 2022

2022: One Minute! Film Festival - hosted by Maketank at Positive Light Projects, Exeter, Sept. 2022

2022: Green Hill Arts Open, Moretonhampstead - April/July - ‘Dahlias 3’ digital print selected and hung

2021: Masters Summer show, PCA, Plymouth and at the Salthouse Gallery, St.Ives in September 2021; Open Studios Krowji, Dec. 2021

2021: Online: Newlyn Gallery ‘Lost Exhibitions’ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLlwqBbL1tT/

2020: Took part in the John Howard annual show at The Poly, Falmouth (Nov. 2020)

2020: Ironbridge Fine Arts gallery Winter exhibition; (due to Covid19, Open Studios Cornwall was canceled as was our MA Show)

2019: Ironbridge Fine Arts gallery Winter exhibition; Open Studios Cornwall in May

2018: RE Masters Screen and Stone: ‘Seaweed v13’ selected and hung

2017: Foto5 group show of gum bichromate and cyanotype prints, Bristol

2016: Group show of work at Westonbirt School

2013: Press Gang, Brewery Barn, Norton St. Philip, Bath

2013: Bath Open Print [1 print hung]

2013: RWA Open Exhibition [1 print hung]