LCO appoints partner artist

The London Chamber Orchestra has appointed South African-born artist Pippa Smith as partner artist for a three-year period culminating in the end of the 2024-5 season.

In her new role Smith will produce imagery to accompany the orchestra’s musical offering including the design of concert programmes (as pictured below).

Smith said: ‘I am so excited to be working alongside such a well-established and respected organisation that has taken such big steps to embrace inclusivity, diversity and equality. I firmly believe that who we are shapes our art, and if stifled or marginalised, so becomes our creative product. It is thrilling that LCO seems to mirror this, which really does cement our compatibility.’

Her appointment follows a successful trial period during the 2021/22 season during which she chose to work in the medium of lino-cutting. She will return to this medium during her tenure, using the hybrid approach of cutting and printing by hand, then transferring the image to a digital format.

Founded by Anthony Bernard in 1921, the London Chamber Orchestra is the UK’s longest standing professional chamber orchestra, having celebrated its centenary last year. It is committed to supporting emerging composers and commissioning new music with composer Dani Howard appointed composer in residence for the 2022-3 season.

You can find out more about the London Chamber Orchestra here.