Jen Orpin's Motorway Bridge Paintings Published in Monograph
The Modernist Society has published 'The Architecture of Connection', a monograph featuring over 200 paintings by artist Jen Orpin that document bridges spanning Britain's motorways. Orpin began the series after her father's death in December 2015, during weekly journeys between Manchester and Surrey. The book includes her writings and was designed by Malcolm Garrett, known for his graphic design in the British music industry. The primary routes depicted are the M1 and M6 motorways, featuring landmarks like the Pennine Tower at Forton Services in Lancashire and the Chalfont Viaduct. The first 100 orders receive a limited-edition print by Klein Editions. The monograph costs £45.
Key facts
- The Modernist Society published 'The Architecture of Connection' monograph featuring Jen Orpin's paintings of motorway bridges.
- Orpin created over 200 images of bridges spanning Britain's motorways.
- The project began after her father passed away in December 2015.
- Orpin traveled weekly between Manchester and Surrey during his illness.
- The book includes Orpin's writings about the work.
- Malcolm Garrett designed the monograph.
- Primary routes are the M1 and M6 motorways.
- Landmarks include the Pennine Tower above Forton Services and the Chalfont Viaduct.
- First 100 orders receive a free limited-edition print by Klein Editions.
- The monograph costs £45.
Entities
Artists
- Jen Orpin
Institutions
- The Modernist Society
- Klein Editions
Locations
- Britain
- Manchester
- Surrey
- Lancashire
- Forton Services
- Chalfont Viaduct
- M1
- M6
- M25