Graphic Art Scholarship

Congratulations to recent GMD graduate Chihiro Shigemitsu, who has won a scholarship to train at the Joan Miró Graphic Art Workshops in Mallorca. In doing so, she follows in the footsteps of Alba Urquía, who also benefitted from this funding in 2020.

Chihiro is really happy to get the scholarship because she has similar aims to the Foundation in her crafting career. She has also recently been given the opportunity to work as an ‘apprentice’ in a book binding studio, so she has really been putting skills developed in the workshops at LCC into practice.

During my time at GMD and at the LCC workshops, I found my style through craftsmanship. In this day and age of mass production, I felt intimidated to take this path at first, but I’ve gained confidence through gaining this opportunity. I’m excited to further my practice in printing by diving deeper into the theory and practice of ‘Happy Accidents’ and printing outside of the typical flat square surface.”

See more of Chihiro‘s work on Instagram: @chihiro_shigemitsu_

For more information about the Pilar Juncosa Training Grants for the Joan Miró Graphic Art Workshops, visit their website here.