08/30/2024

Maxine Gregson’s ‘Nostalgic Futurism’

These unique, limited edition screenprints are often described as ‘Nostalgic Futurism.’

Checkmate, 2023, 6 layered screenprint

They are the work of Maxine Gregson, whose collaged, hand-pulled prints are a union of vintage motifs and futuristic compositions.

Tropical Swim, 2024, screenprint, finished with 24ct Gold leaf

Gregson, based in the U.K., combines typography, photography, grid layering and nostalgic imagery to create the intriguing artworks and prints.

Sea of Tranquility, 2024, 4 layered screenprint

“Often inspired by lyrics music and literature, I use vintage photographic elements mixed with new imagery and elements to create new realities,” Gregson says. (The print below carries lyrics by Joni Mitchell)

Desert Swim 2, 2023, 7 colour screenprint

Maxine Gregson is a digital designer, printmaker and contemporary artist whose work shows up both in corporate ad campaigns and in art institutions like the Tate Modern.

All at Sea, 2023, screenprint hand finished with 24ct gold leaf

Image at top of post: The Arrival, 2nd edition, 2024, screenprint.

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Maxine Gregson’s website, here.

On Artfinder here.

Her Instagram here.


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4 thoughts on “Maxine Gregson’s ‘Nostalgic Futurism’

  1. Amazing. I was in Intensive Care in 2022 and the work featured entitled Tropical Swim takes me I to the inner mind landscape due to being on a ventilator. Very powerful piece.

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