DADA FROST

DeAnne Frost, aka DADA FROST, is an American-born graphic designer and screen printer based in Scotland. She studied Graphic Design at University, and after a few freelance jobs when she first graduated, DeAnne ended up working in publishing and then for a charity. However, nine years ago, after having her first child, DeAnne decided to enrol on a beginners screen printing course at Spike Print Studio; “I loved it, learning the process was so satisfying and my obsession with learning to screen print grew. I did several more courses and eventually became a member there“.

In the summer of 2019, with her family, she relocated to Edinburgh, Scotland. With no job to go to, DeAnne saw this as a fresh start, and a chance to realise her dream of making a living by being creative. She took a leap of faith and became a full time printmaker. Today, DeAnne is now a member of Edinburgh Printmakers and prints most days either in the studio or at home. “I feel like I am starting to create my own style and I am enjoying exploring that” explains the printmaker.

“The way I work is that I will have a general concept, but I won’t really know what the end product will look like, even when I draft something on my computer. Until I start physically printing, it is always open to change which allows me the freedom to make spontaneous decisions, using my instinct to form the final composition. This method results in small editions or unique one-off prints.”

Her work is defined by her use of geometric shapes, resulting in abstract and striking pieces. DeAnne’s artworks play with layering; she joins edges together and turns the paper around multiple times until she is happy with the results. “Printing like this allows me lots of options to experiment without having to re-expose screens, which I need the studio for. Each shape you see in my prints is one layer, one flood of the screen” states DeAnne.

DeAnne’s daughters are a big influence on her work; “I love watching them draw and paint and to see what colours they use and mix together“. Her youngest is currently obsessed with drawing rainbows, the influence of which shines through in her work. She states; “I am also really enjoying the vibrancy of neon colours which you can’t really replicate in digital printing“.

DeAnne hopes to keep making, playing with ideas, learning new techniques, and growing with her practice. She concludes; “Right now, I feel thankful that I get to do what I love every day and proud of myself for not letting go of my dreams“.

You can shop DADA Frost’s collection on Department Store here.

www.dadafrost.com
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