Contemporary prints can be large scale, complex in color and composition, and at times even three dimensional. It begs the question: are artists making all these prints on their own?
Artists with or without an in-depth background in printmaking work at professional print studios where ambitious ideas are explored, tapping the knowledge of experienced master printers. While the technical skills and solutions offered by master printers at printmaking workshops may be key in the realization of the final print, their collaborative role is seldom celebrated.
This series will explore the development of the post-WWII Print Renaissance in the U.S., which transformed the perception of printmaking from merely reproductive to a fine art in its own right. Through the proliferation of printmaking workshops and their interconnections, discover the artists who together are making some of the most exciting prints that we see today.
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Printmaking Workshops and the Importance of Community
Printmakers have a long history exploring social issues in the service of the people. This talk will look at examples of printmaking workshops that are community centered, such as Self Help Graphics and Art in Los Angeles. Inspired by his time at Self Help Graphics, Sam Coronado followed its model and founded Austin, Texas’ Coronado Studio and the artist-in-residency program, the Serie Project, working with over 250 artists, including Connie Arismendi, Ester Hernández, and Malaquias Montoya.