Tori McLean | Artisan Designer Printmaker | Freelance Design | England

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EXHIBITIONS

Latest Events and Exhibitions Featuring Artisan, Designer & Printmaker Tori McLean, Hampshire

RCA MA Summer Show 2025

Jun 19 - 22

RCA Battersea Campus

Battersea, London

Latest Events and Exhibitions Featuring Artisan, Designer & Printmaker Tori McLean, Hampshire

In Betweens

22 - 23 Feb 2025

Southwark Park Galleries

London

Latest Events and Exhibitions Featuring Artisan, Designer & Printmaker Tori McLean, Hampshire

InVisible

25 - 27 Nov 2024

Hockney Gallery

RCA, London

Letters are backwards, writing is backwards - not ideal for a dyslexic! 💕

Letters are backwards, writing is backwards - not ideal for a dyslexic! 💕

The third and final part of my triptych This Is Me? is This You?, 2025. Months and months of printing and engineering and a moment to turn the handles so you question what you are seeing and doing. Is society complicit? By interacting are you complicit? Come decide for yourself at #rca2025

The third and final part of my triptych This Is Me? is This You?, 2025. Months and months of printing and engineering and a moment to turn the handles so you question what you are seeing and doing. Is society complicit? By interacting are you complicit? Come decide for yourself at #rca2025

Making of wall automaton number 2. A sneak peak at some of the process. See the final works @rcaprint June 19-22. #art #automaton #printmakingprocess #printmakersofinstagram #screenprint #printmakerstudio #printmakersartist #printmakersatwork

Making of wall automaton number 2. A sneak peak at some of the process. See the final works @rcaprint June 19-22. #art #automaton #printmakingprocess #printmakersofinstagram #screenprint #printmakerstudio #printmakersartist #printmakersatwork

The time is getting very close for the RCA Summer Show 2025. I will be exhibiting from the 19th to 22nd June. So do privately message me nearer the time if you want to find me. It will be on the Battersea campus in the Dyson, Woo and Studio Buildings at Hester Road. It runs 12-6pm each day, apart from 8pm finish on Friday 20th. Last entry is half an hour before closing time. MA print, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewellery, MFA and CAP. Please do come along and see the amazing work everyone has been working so hard to produce. #rca2025 @rcaprint

The time is getting very close for the RCA Summer Show 2025. I will be exhibiting from the 19th to 22nd June. So do privately message me nearer the time if you want to find me. It will be on the Battersea campus in the Dyson, Woo and Studio Buildings at Hester Road. It runs 12-6pm each day, apart from 8pm finish on Friday 20th. Last entry is half an hour before closing time. MA print, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewellery, MFA and CAP. Please do come along and see the amazing work everyone has been working so hard to produce. #rca2025 @rcaprint

What an amazing time at these too wonderful art schools. I’ve been totally blown away by the level of talent and depth of thinking. Thank you so much to all who let me be a tiny part of your art adventure. I leant so much from you all. Happy creating.

What an amazing time at these too wonderful art schools. I’ve been totally blown away by the level of talent and depth of thinking. Thank you so much to all who let me be a tiny part of your art adventure. I leant so much from you all. Happy creating.

New #photolitho called ‘Plate Juggling’ @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint

New #photolitho called ‘Plate Juggling’ @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint

Happy place. So meditative. #lithography #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #rcaprint #printmakingart . @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

Happy place. So meditative. #lithography #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #rcaprint #printmakingart . @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

Finishing off these #screenprints for automaton 2. All about human connection and printed in charcoal to recognise the carbon in us all. #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #screenprint #rcaprint

Finishing off these #screenprints for automaton 2. All about human connection and printed in charcoal to recognise the carbon in us all. #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #screenprint #rcaprint

Well lovely people who watch my reels. It’s been a busy two weeks starting to get my new works ready for the final @rcaprint show in June. These are just some of the parts needed to be made before full construction can begin. Still lots more to do, but it’s a start at least. Two more wall automation hopefully coming soon! @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint #

Well lovely people who watch my reels. It’s been a busy two weeks starting to get my new works ready for the final @rcaprint show in June. These are just some of the parts needed to be made before full construction can begin. Still lots more to do, but it’s a start at least. Two more wall automation hopefully coming soon! @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint #

This is the start of a new work around pejorative words used to describe women. Words that put us down or in our place, sexualise us or make comment about our weight and looks. I’ve collected around 430 words so far that I’ve popped into categories where we are compared to animals, that are appearance based, age related, role related, sexually based etc. if you think you have experienced some of these words and have some unusual ones to offer please comment below and I’ll add them into the final piece @rcaprint Please forward to your girlfriends. The more words I have the more impactful the work will be in June. Watch this space!

This is the start of a new work around pejorative words used to describe women. Words that put us down or in our place, sexualise us or make comment about our weight and looks. I’ve collected around 430 words so far that I’ve popped into categories where we are compared to animals, that are appearance based, age related, role related, sexually based etc. if you think you have experienced some of these words and have some unusual ones to offer please comment below and I’ll add them into the final piece @rcaprint Please forward to your girlfriends. The more words I have the more impactful the work will be in June. Watch this space!

Still experimenting on the side when I can, alongside making more #automaton. Enjoying laser cutting and #laserengraving. Helping me to problem solve and quickly develop thinking. #femaleagency

Still experimenting on the side when I can, alongside making more #automaton. Enjoying laser cutting and #laserengraving. Helping me to problem solve and quickly develop thinking. #femaleagency

Some more images of my latest work ‘Am I purely decorative?’ #embossedwallpaper #intaglioetching #etchingemboss #mixedmedia #automata #uvprinting #lasercutting #origami #printmakersofinstagram #printasobject #printmakingart #printmaking

Some more images of my latest work ‘Am I purely decorative?’ #embossedwallpaper #intaglioetching #etchingemboss #mixedmedia #automata #uvprinting #lasercutting #origami #printmakersofinstagram #printasobject #printmakingart #printmaking

New experiments for automata 2. All about motherhood and multiplicity. Wanted my ‘networked’ and ‘connectivity’ children to be made of human stuff. Couldn’t used oxygen, nitrogen or hydrogen so plumped for carbon. Initial screenprints didn’t work (see first 3 images) but I gradually figured it out. More to come in this series of twelve. #printmakersofinstagram #screnprinting #printmakingart #printmaking

New experiments for automata 2. All about motherhood and multiplicity. Wanted my ‘networked’ and ‘connectivity’ children to be made of human stuff. Couldn’t used oxygen, nitrogen or hydrogen so plumped for carbon. Initial screenprints didn’t work (see first 3 images) but I gradually figured it out. More to come in this series of twelve. #printmakersofinstagram #screnprinting #printmakingart #printmaking

Mural time again. Really enjoyed this new project @barlento_winchester #ibérico #muralartist #murals

Mural time again. Really enjoyed this new project @barlento_winchester #ibérico #muralartist #murals

Madam getting a bit of attention and playtime @rcaprint In Betweens exhibition @southwarkparkgalleries. Really loving the selfies with her! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #lasercut #embossing #wallpaper #surfacedesign.

Madam getting a bit of attention and playtime @rcaprint In Betweens exhibition @southwarkparkgalleries. Really loving the selfies with her! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #lasercut #embossing #wallpaper #surfacedesign.

@rcaprint Come and see where MA Print have got to so far and what we’ve been working on. It’s an exciting eclectic mix of the expanded field of #printmaking. #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

@rcaprint Come and see where MA Print have got to so far and what we’ve been working on. It’s an exciting eclectic mix of the expanded field of #printmaking. #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

It’s time to come out and play! See what the lady does @southwarkparkgalleries this coming weekend from 11-4 Saturday & Sunday with @rcaprint Hope to see you there as I present ‘Is This Me?’ A combination of analogue and digital #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart #exhibition

It’s time to come out and play! See what the lady does @southwarkparkgalleries this coming weekend from 11-4 Saturday & Sunday with @rcaprint Hope to see you there as I present ‘Is This Me?’ A combination of analogue and digital #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart #exhibition

Individual #linocuts have been printed and scanned. Then digitally put into repeat on a smaller scale and exposed to a #photopolymer plate to create a #reliefprinting plate. @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #peopleofprint #printmakingart

Individual #linocuts have been printed and scanned. Then digitally put into repeat on a smaller scale and exposed to a #photopolymer plate to create a #reliefprinting plate. @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc #printmakersofinstagram #peopleofprint #printmakingart

#photopolymer #embossing #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #etching @rcaprint

#photopolymer #embossing #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #etching @rcaprint

Acrylic #prints of babies only @rcaprint. Don’t ask me why - things are getting weird! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #digitalart #digitalprint

Acrylic #prints of babies only @rcaprint. Don’t ask me why - things are getting weird! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #digitalart #digitalprint

Back to #lasercut and #uvprinting to create the mechanism for my automata. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking

Back to #lasercut and #uvprinting to create the mechanism for my automata. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking

I will be exhibiting with other printmakers from the Royal College of Art’s MA Print Programme as Southwark Park Galleries. This is our interim
Show before our final show in June. You are welcome to come for the private view (see details above) or during any of the opening hours. Do let me know if you plan to come to the PV so I can look out for you. Hope to see you there. Best wishes Tori McLean #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

I will be exhibiting with other printmakers from the Royal College of Art’s MA Print Programme as Southwark Park Galleries. This is our interim
Show before our final show in June. You are welcome to come for the private view (see details above) or during any of the opening hours. Do let me know if you plan to come to the PV so I can look out for you. Hope to see you there. Best wishes Tori McLean #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

#origamibird for my #lasercut birdcage #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart @rcaprint

#origamibird for my #lasercut birdcage #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart @rcaprint

Laser cutting again! Getting ready for some colour tomorrow. Can you guess what it is? #lasercutting @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking

Laser cutting again! Getting ready for some colour tomorrow. Can you guess what it is? #lasercutting @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking

Taken all the madness that was in my head and plastered it all over my @rcaprint wall space. Now I can’t look up as it reminds me the madness needs some clarification. Prompts or distraction? Help or hindrance? Your thoughts? #workingthroughit #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

Taken all the madness that was in my head and plastered it all over my @rcaprint wall space. Now I can’t look up as it reminds me the madness needs some clarification. Prompts or distraction? Help or hindrance? Your thoughts? #workingthroughit #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

And here I am. ‘Woman in a Box.’ Looking very serious. @rcaprint.

And here I am. ‘Woman in a Box.’ Looking very serious. @rcaprint.

Life at #dollshouse size using #3dprinting @rcaprint on #intaglio block cast from recycled make up box. #printmakersofinstagram #pr#printmaking #printmakingart #printexperiments #printprocess @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

Life at #dollshouse size using #3dprinting @rcaprint on #intaglio block cast from recycled make up box. #printmakersofinstagram #pr#printmaking #printmakingart #printexperiments #printprocess @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

@rcaprint testing everything! Body parts 1 of 2. Print on birch plywood. #printmaking #printprocesses #printmakingart

@rcaprint testing everything! Body parts 1 of 2. Print on birch plywood. #printmaking #printprocesses #printmakingart

Thank you @sam_joseph02 for a very thoughtful provoking and beautifully curated #exhibition. It was an honour to have my work exhibited. @rcaprint #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

Thank you @sam_joseph02 for a very thoughtful provoking and beautifully curated #exhibition. It was an honour to have my work exhibited. @rcaprint #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram

I’m delighted that my piece You Don’t Own Me has been accepted and will be on display at the RCA InVisible #exhibition curated by the amazing @sam_joseph02. It’s all about making visible the critical global issue of gender-based violence. Our PV is sold out, but we are open Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th from 10-4 in the Hockney Gallery, RCA Kensington. #genderbasedviolence @rcaprint @rca

I’m delighted that my piece You Don’t Own Me has been accepted and will be on display at the RCA InVisible #exhibition curated by the amazing @sam_joseph02. It’s all about making visible the critical global issue of gender-based violence. Our PV is sold out, but we are open Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th from 10-4 in the Hockney Gallery, RCA Kensington. #genderbasedviolence @rcaprint @rca

Delighted to see my Plastic Fantastic #woodcuts @banksidegallery as part of @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc Designer Crafts. A fabulous show of over 70 artists and makers. Open until the 1st Dec. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #londonexhibition

Delighted to see my Plastic Fantastic #woodcuts @banksidegallery as part of @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc Designer Crafts. A fabulous show of over 70 artists and makers. Open until the 1st Dec. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #londonexhibition

Hi. I’m exhibiting my woodcut prints at Bankside Gallery (next to Tate Modern) next week with the Society of Designer Craftsmen. This society was originally founded as The Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Walter Crane and William Morris in 1887 but underwent a name change in the 50s. I am one of their printmaking members. The PV is Tuesday 19th 6.30-8.30 and free tickets should be available on Event Brite. Address is 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JB. #londonexhibitions #printmaking #fineartprints

Hi. I’m exhibiting my woodcut prints at Bankside Gallery (next to Tate Modern) next week with the Society of Designer Craftsmen. This society was originally founded as The Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Walter Crane and William Morris in 1887 but underwent a name change in the 50s. I am one of their printmaking members. The PV is Tuesday 19th 6.30-8.30 and free tickets should be available on Event Brite. Address is 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JB. #londonexhibitions #printmaking #fineartprints

2 x open screen #monoprint 1 x #screenprint, lots of cutting and #3mtape and Ta Dah - we have a #paperconstruction It was going to be a plinth but I think it’s rather wonderful in and of itself @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #rcaprint #printedobjects

2 x open screen #monoprint 1 x #screenprint, lots of cutting and #3mtape and Ta Dah - we have a #paperconstruction It was going to be a plinth but I think it’s rather wonderful in and of itself @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #rcaprint #printedobjects

Induction in #platelithography blew my mind!! @rcaprint thank you @sharon_lee_print #printmakersofinstagram #printingprocess #printmaking

Induction in #platelithography blew my mind!! @rcaprint thank you @sharon_lee_print #printmakersofinstagram #printingprocess #printmaking

I want to print my own plinth. Experimenting with #paperconstruction. This little #maquette seems to be working. Now I just need to make a bigger version with print on each sheet. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaker #printmaking

I want to print my own plinth. Experimenting with #paperconstruction. This little #maquette seems to be working. Now I just need to make a bigger version with print on each sheet. @rcaprint #printmakersofinstagram #printmaker #printmaking

#screenprint text transfer to #greaseproof paper to sticker paper to acrylic. Kozo paper covered in konjac glue, crushed, torn and crocheted into chains. Heart #crochet with paper cord. Pink dyed plaster cast with laser cut letters and #papiermache person inspired by @thescatteredchairs. Just a poem to add and them more experimentation with #acrylic. Loving @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

#screenprint text transfer to #greaseproof paper to sticker paper to acrylic. Kozo paper covered in konjac glue, crushed, torn and crocheted into chains. Heart #crochet with paper cord. Pink dyed plaster cast with laser cut letters and #papiermache person inspired by @thescatteredchairs. Just a poem to add and them more experimentation with #acrylic. Loving @rcaprint @societyofdesignercraftsmen_sdc

Just getting started on experiments in print @rcaprint. #screenprint on #kozo paper, plaster of Paris casting, decoupage and crochet. Let’s see where this takes me! #printasobject #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint

Just getting started on experiments in print @rcaprint. #screenprint on #kozo paper, plaster of Paris casting, decoupage and crochet. Let’s see where this takes me! #printasobject #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #rcaprint

Inducted in #screenprint. A little nerve wracking to be told to whip up a design in two colours in 45 mins with no pre prep and just a @posca_uk pen. But not so secretly quite pleased with this attempt. Thanks Damon Rostron for a great induction @rcaprint

Inducted in #screenprint. A little nerve wracking to be told to whip up a design in two colours in 45 mins with no pre prep and just a @posca_uk pen. But not so secretly quite pleased with this attempt. Thanks Damon Rostron for a great induction @rcaprint

So excited to be embarking on this new adventure and to see the changes in my practice. What an amazing opportunity. #rca #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmaker

So excited to be embarking on this new adventure and to see the changes in my practice. What an amazing opportunity. #rca #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmaker

Testing my homemade #gutta for #screenprint ready for making two larger works for an #exhibition late next year. Trying to give you a taster whilst keeping things under wraps! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #silkpaining

Testing my homemade #gutta for #screenprint ready for making two larger works for an #exhibition late next year. Trying to give you a taster whilst keeping things under wraps! #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #silkpaining

Busy in the studio before I start #rcaprint Trying to get a lot of prep done for a big exhibition next year before I start college and everything goes a bit intense. #screenprinting #artsandcraft #printmakersofinstagram

Busy in the studio before I start #rcaprint Trying to get a lot of prep done for a big exhibition next year before I start college and everything goes a bit intense. #screenprinting #artsandcraft #printmakersofinstagram

Thank you to Jim at Halt glass for a fantastic day of 1:1 tuition in printing on glass. So many enamel and glass paint choices - like being in a sweet shop. I leant loads and can’t wait to see the results! #printedglass #screenprintprocess

Thank you to Jim at Halt glass for a fantastic day of 1:1 tuition in printing on glass. So many enamel and glass paint choices - like being in a sweet shop. I leant loads and can’t wait to see the results! #printedglass #screenprintprocess

Playing with my #lumenprint. Too many possibilities! #printmakingart #printmakersofinstagram

Playing with my #lumenprint. Too many possibilities! #printmakingart #printmakersofinstagram

Thank you to my dear friend @clairediedrichsen for a fab day making #lumenprint Learnt so much and had such fun. Another string to my biscuit for #rcaprint ! X #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

Thank you to my dear friend @clairediedrichsen for a fab day making #lumenprint Learnt so much and had such fun. Another string to my biscuit for #rcaprint ! X #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

#cards #linocut #monoprint #printmaking #printprocess #printmakersofinstagram

#cards #linocut #monoprint #printmaking #printprocess #printmakersofinstagram

Don’t miss out. Open 10-5 this lovely exhibition of 56 print artists showcases works less than 30cm by 30cm. Perfect for that small piece of wall@at home crying out for some colour. Lots of #printprocesses on display too. @jackhousegallery @omegaprintmakers #smallwonderminiprint2024 #omegaprintmakers
#hampshireprintmakers #SWminiprint24
#printmakersinhampshire
#jackhousegallery

Don’t miss out. Open 10-5 this lovely exhibition of 56 print artists showcases works less than 30cm by 30cm. Perfect for that small piece of wall@at home crying out for some colour. Lots of #printprocesses on display too. @jackhousegallery @omegaprintmakers #smallwonderminiprint2024 #omegaprintmakers
#hampshireprintmakers #SWminiprint24
#printmakersinhampshire
#jackhousegallery

Our small prints exhibition with 56 artists is open until Saturday 15th of June @jackhousegallery. Thanks to @omegaprintmakers for all their hard work. Lots of lovely pieces across a wide range of techniques and prices. #smallwonderminiprint2024 #omegaprintmakers
#hampshireprintmakers #SWminiprint24
#printmakersinhampshire
#jackhousegallery

Our small prints exhibition with 56 artists is open until Saturday 15th of June @jackhousegallery. Thanks to @omegaprintmakers for all their hard work. Lots of lovely pieces across a wide range of techniques and prices. #smallwonderminiprint2024 #omegaprintmakers
#hampshireprintmakers #SWminiprint24
#printmakersinhampshire
#jackhousegallery

When I have a bit of spare time I like to spend it mindfully. There is nothing nicer than sitting down with good music and designing linocuts for new cards. The first proof is always like the first pancake but a few more tweaks and some mono printing and I these #lovebirds will be a winner. #linocut #handprinted #lovecards #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

When I have a bit of spare time I like to spend it mindfully. There is nothing nicer than sitting down with good music and designing linocuts for new cards. The first proof is always like the first pancake but a few more tweaks and some mono printing and I these #lovebirds will be a winner. #linocut #handprinted #lovecards #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart

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