Isle of Riso: A Celebration of Four Years of Risograph Printing in the Highlands

Preview event: Friday 27 June, 5pm-8pm

This exhibition marks four years of risograph printing in the Highlands and seeks to celebrate the experimental, collaborative spirit that has shaped Isle of Riso.

Hosted at Inverness Creative Academy’s Assembly Hall, the exhibition transforms the space into a vibrant, layered showcase of community-driven printmaking — featuring artists, processes, and practices shaped by Risograph’s distinctive aesthetic and experimental nature.

Alice Prentice drives Isle of Riso, an Inverness-based print and design studio. After graduating with a BDes Hons Illustration in 2020, her passion for Risograph printing birthed the studio in March 2021. Alice champions Risograph art in the North Scotland, emphasizing collaboration, education, and accessibility. Isle of Riso offers diverse services including Risograph printing, design, and illustration, providing a platform for local creatives and businesses to bring their ideas to life sustainably and affordably. Through workshops and community engagement, they advocate for eco-friendly creativity. In essence, Isle of Riso is a creative sanctuary, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Alice’s artistic vision is deeply rooted in her connection to nature and Scottish Highland culture. Her own designs resonate with authenticity and reverence for the natural environment surrounding her. She mostly makes Risograph prints, zines and occasionally stationary inspired by native beasts, wild landscapes, and Scottish heritage.

At Isle of Riso, they offer a diverse range of services encompassing Risograph printing, design, and illustration. The studio serves as a hub for artistic expression, providing a platform for local creatives and businesses to bring their ideas to life sustainably and affordably. From stationery and posters to comics and zines, Isle of Riso offers a plethora of printing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

Through workshops and community engagement, they endeavour to educate others about the benefits of Risograph printing, advocating for a greener approach to creativity.

In essence, Isle of Riso is more than just a printing studio—it’s a creative sanctuary where innovation thrives, collaboration flourishes, and the beauty of Risograph printing comes to life under Alice’s guidance.

The exhibition includes:

• Open Call Installation

A Large-Scale installation of over 100 A5 Risograph prints by artists, spanning 27 countries on the theme of Islands.

• Highland Artist Showcases

Six invited affiliate artists respond to Riso printmaking with new and past work rooted in their practices.

• Studio Archives & Ephemera

A curated display of posters, editions, and test prints from 2021–2025, offering insight into the studio’s creative journey.

• Public Print Events

A series of workshops will introduce visitors to the Risograph process — dates and booking info to follow.

Throughout the summer, the Assembly Hall will transform into a multi-layered showcase of bold colour and creative experimentation. Isle of Riso – A Celebration of Risograph Printing in the Highlands invites artists and audiences alike to reflect on what it means to build a print community — and how print can connect, amplify, and archive creative voices.