Warren Cooke is a contemporary printmaking artist based on the Mornington Peninsula. His vibrant prints reflect on the flora and fauna he encounters seafaring along the Mornington coastline. In recent years, his printmaking practice has incorporated the reduction woodcut technique. This technique is visible across the surfaces of his prints, in some cases revealing the texture of the wood in the final print.

Cooke’s 2019 reduction woodcut “Land and sea #57,” captures a snapshot of the flora and fauna typically found along the Mornington coastline. Focusing on sand dunes rich with coastal grasses, ferns, rocks and birdlife, this print is a love letter to the shorelines that Cooke lives alongside. Dense with rich colours and texture from the woodcut’s grain, this print contemplates our relationship with the world around us. By reflecting on this scene, Cooke encourages us to appreciate the small moments of beauty we often take for granted.

Cooke is an acclaimed printmaker, featuring in several Australian and international collections. Some notable career highlights include a solo exhibition at Benalla Regional Art Gallery and being recognised as a finalist in the Fremantle Print Prize, Burnie Print Prize and Silk Cut Awards.

For any collector of Australian landscapes, Cooke’s “Land and sea #57” is an enchanting find.

Warren COOKE
'Land and Sea #57' 2024
Reduction woodcut on paper
Edition of 7
Image Size: 31 x 30 cm
Dimensions: 52 x 49 x 4 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee