Viv Spencer is a printmaker based at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard, Plymouth. Her practice focuses on collagraph, monoprint, and etching, drawing inspiration from sketches and photographs. The interplay between these mediums allows her to explore and evolve her work in dynamic ways.

While completing her MA in Printmaking at AUP, Viv integrated digital techniques into her practice, with recent prints featuring laser-cut matrices derived from her own photographs and drawings.

Walking is central to Viv’s creative process, enabling her to gather observations and inspiration. She is captivated by the transient beauty of weeds, the cyclical nature of flora and fauna, and the layered histories embedded in palimpsests. Her work reflects a deep engagement with the natural world and the unseen stories it holds.