Interested in having your art published, printed, and posted directly to your door? Exhibit alongside a diverse network of established and emerging artists in a collection underpinned by the theme of Focus. All art in any medium related to this theme is welcome to feature in the sixth installation of this series!

Wiro Mag is a paperbound gallery space designed to capture art practice in motion, seeking to connect emerging and established artists with broader audiences, gain reputable and tangible exposure, and drive intimate conversations with creative individuals or collectives.

Wiro Mag: Focus is an exploration of how aspects of focus can be implemented into art practice.

This could be through the use of certain mediums, the act of creating work in a way that allows for concentration, or visualising the concept of focus in the physical properties of the final piece.

A blissful view of a sprawling landscape is framed by branches, shrubs, and bushes portrays rolling hills, grasslands, and riverbanks.

The two levels of depth in the image showcase focus, while reminding the viewer that due to the ever-changing and evolving state of nature, you can never truly capture the same image twice.

Varying degrees of moisture in thick, handmade papyrus influence the softness of each form, shape, and entity within a watercolour painting.

Wetter areas create blurred edges, and where the paper is dry and more resistant, sharp, crisp edges appear, adding to the complexity of the abstraction. It is through this basic principle that the properties of human vision are simulated in an entirely ethereal composition.

Ancient yet highly sophisticated brickwork surrounds a vacant archway to the unknown.

A complex combination of gouache, oil, and acrylic paint simulates a highly texturised appearance that contrasts strongly with the mysterious interior.

The vantaback crypt within this stone structure is positioned as the focal point of the composition, drawing the eye to its benign and ominous contents.

This work stimulates both intrigue and caution, as the nature of the work allows no further explanation of what lies within, raising only further questions about the context of the subject matter.

These are just some of the ways in which the theme of Focus could be captured in the work you submit. Wiro Mag invites you to challenge these criteria and push the boundaries of how these ideas can be depicted or expressed through art practice.

Featured artists will receive:

1. A copy of the publication packaged and sent to their address in biodegradable packaging.
2. A double-page spread with a professionally edited bio and project-specific Q&A, alongside images of the submitted work and further relevant information to guide the reader to learn more about you.

About the publication

• Hand-designed and curated page by page.
• Wiro bound and digitally printed on heavy, opaque, and high-quality paper for the best visibility and legibility.
• A5 portrait (210 x 148 mm).
• Displayed and circulated at book fairs around the UK in retailers, galleries, and online—putting your work, bio, and contact information in the hands of thousands of individuals every year, such as curators, enthusiasts, event organisers, and like-minded artists.
• Featured on su4ip.cargo.site under publications, as well as via the SU4IP Instagram. (Here, you will also find all of the installations of the predecessor to Wiro Mag, Artist Book by SU4IP, as well as other SU4IP publications.)
• All art showcased in the publication is the property of each respective artist involved. Participating in this project simply allows me the right to curate it in this format.

Statistics

Events my publications were on sale at in 2024-26:

Artist Book Market 2024. Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh; CMYK Festival. Hereford College of Arts, College Road Campus, Hereford; States of Independence. Clephan Building, De Montfort University, Leicester; Bristol Artists Book Event 2024. University of West England City Campus, Bower Ashton, Bristol; Wales Artists' Book Fair. Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown.

During which 22 publications were physically sold.

Some of my publications are physically displayed in both Juno Books and Site Gallery Gift Shop, Sheffield.

The SU4IP Etsy Store, which has accrued 318 visits in 2025, and sold 3 publications in 2025.

The SU4IP Vimeo page has accrued 68 views and a total of 45 hrs of watch timein the last 365 days.

My Instagram, @lyndonwatkinson, where I promote my art practice, publications, and the participants in them, has 602 followers, accruing 1821 views in the last 30 days, reaching 398 accounts, 29% of which are non-followers.

Costs

It is free to submit to this opportunity.

If you are successful, you will be asked to pay a fee of £35 to cover the design, printing, packaging, and postage of a copy of the publication to be sent to you, as well as the promotion and distribution to retailers, galleries, book fairs, and online.

Selection Criteria

All artists who apply to these opportunities undergo a selection process based on relevance to the theme, demonstration of enthusiasm towards their work, and quality of the submission (e.g., photo quality, detail/richness of writing.)

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