Sumi Perera is an interdisciplinary artist whose work draws on her background as a doctor and scientist. She generates multiple series from a given set of plates by combining hybrid printmaking techniques (etching, aquatint, drypoint, monoprint, chine collé, collagraphs, mezzotint, lithography, kiln-fired screenprint decals etc.) with stitch and Computer Numerical Controlled methods (laser-cutting/engraving, sandblasting etc.). Her work is often interactive and collaborative and open to transformation. Perera received an MA Book Arts from Camberwell College (2004). She taught at CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Arts), Beijing and has curated several exhibitions.

Accolades

2018 Great Art UK Prize-Best Print at DRAW 18, Society of Graphic Fine Artists, Menier Gallery, London

2016–2017 Guest Artist Full Fellowship, Residency & Solo Show, Scuola Internazionale Di Grafica, Venice

May 2017 Stone Lithography Residency & Saxa Loquuntur Exhibition, Pierre Presse, Marcilhac, France

2017 Art Gemini Prize, shortlisted finalist, Asia House Gallery, London

2017–2018 John Ruskin Prize shortlisted finalist, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

2018 On Paper Contest-shortlisted finalist, Spike Print Studio, Bristol

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