Stephen Hobbs, born in 1972

Stephen Hobbs is a South African artist born in 1972, known for his innovative work in etching, linocut, and monotype. His artistic practice explores the complex visual language of urban defensive planning, reflecting on the ways cities are constructed and experienced.

Hobbs's prints distill his insights into public and studio-based practices, often employing the motif of dazzle camouflage as a central theme. His recent move to Ireland has spurred a new trajectory in his work, which was notably highlighted in his Permanent Culture exhibition in Cape Town in 2015, stemming from a comprehensive three-year research project.

While Hobbs has not yet participated in solo exhibitions, his contributions to group exhibitions, particularly Permanent Culture, showcase his evolving artistic narrative. Currently, he has not been featured in any public or private collections, but his unique approach to printmaking marks him as a significant figure in contemporary art.

Stephen Hobbs's work is gaining attention in the market, making him an artist to watch for collectors interested in contemporary printmaking and urban themes.

Stephen Hobbs, Very Important Invisible Gallery

Still Life With Flowers And Butterfly Inscribed 'For Ethel With Best Wishes For Christmas And The New Year From Duncan' (Verso), Watercolour And Collage Together With A Collection Of Various Works By Separate Hands Including Two Watercolours By Angelica Garnett, An Easter Card And A Signed Photograph Of Stephen Tennant (Both Inscribed For Ethel Sands) And Botanical Studies By Richard Hobbs (Various Sizes)(Qty)

Hobbs, Stephen. Gene Maze And The Art Of Bottom Dealing. Washington, D.C.: Kaufman &Amp, Greenberg, 1994. Unnumbered Copy From The Deluxe Leather-Bound First Edition, Signed On The Limitation Page By Hobbs And Maze, And Inscribed And Signed To Jeff (Busby) By Maze On The Title Page. Illustrated With Figures Of Hand And Deck Positions. Tall 8Vo. Very Good.

Hobbs, Stephen. Gene Maze And The Art Of Bottom Dealing. Washington, D.C.: Kaufman & Greenberg, 1994. Brown Leather Stamped In Gold With Matching Slipcase. Being Number 7 From The Publisher'S Limited, Deluxe, Signed And Numbered Edition. Illustrated. 8Vo. Near Fine.

To Include: Donne. T.E: Rod Fishing In New Zealand Waters. London Seeley Service & Co. Ltd., 1927 With Illustrations And Map. One Plate Loose, Map Complete But Has Tear. With Previous Owners Book Plate And Signature. Sheringham H. & Moore. John C Edited By: The Book Of The Fly-Rod. Illustrated By George Sheringham. First Cheap Edition 1936 Eyre & Spottiswoode Limited London With D.W. All Plates. Johnson. Stephen: Fishing From Afar. Peter Davies London 1St Edition 1947. Hobbs. G.B: Fisherman’S Country. Days In New Zealand. London Geoffrey Bles. First Publication1955 With D.W. Carter Platts. W: Grayling Fishing. A & C Black1939. Gaffey. Laurie: A Free Lance Angler In Ireland. Laurie Gaffey President, Dublin Salmon Angler’S Association. Published By L. Keegan. Dublin And Signed By The Author, Page Cut: From Laurie Gaffey With Sincere Regards Dublin 14-12-1932 Also Bears Second Signature. Blue Boards With Black Lettering. Leopold. Luna B. Round River From The Journals Of Aldo Leopold. 1St Edition 1953 With Hand Written Presentation To First Page With D.W.