Printmaking in Malta, from Robyn Smith

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Printmaking in Malta is the focus of a new exhibition currently on at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta.

This annual exhibition promotes local and international artists working in original printmaking.

This year’s edition is the first curated intaglio exhibition to feature established local and international artists, as well as exhibiting original artworks by world-renowned artists such as Marc Chagall, Marino Marini, Victor Pasmore and Julian Trevelyan.

This exhibition is also giving special attention to artworks of Italian master etcher Gianfranco Ferroni, with seven of his works on display.

“This year’s exhibition is a beautiful synthesis of refined versatile works and it breathes an inventive graphic dialogue between international and local artists,” said curator and artist Roderick Camilleri.

These include Pawl Carbonaro, Luciano Micallef, Eman Grima, Austin Camilleri, Robert Zahra, Richard Saliba, John Vassallo, Jesmond Vassallo, Justin Falzon, Raymond Pitrè, Lino Borg, Irene Zammit, Robyn Smith, Daniela Pili, Misaki Oguro, Tomiyuki Sakuta, Caronline Koenders, Youssef Elkahfaï, Olaugh Vethal and Tazi Saad.

“It is an exclusive event where the public can engage with original local and international artworks that have previously never featured together in Malta,” continued Camilleri.

This exhibition is being held at the newly-refurbished galleries at Palazzo de la Salle in Republic Street, Valletta, until Saturday, December 9. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 7pm, Saturdays from 8.30am-1.30pm. Entrance is free.

Blue Mountains Summer Workshop with Gary Shinfield and Irena Conomos

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A Site specific creative workshop exploring printmaking and photographyover 4 days and 3 nights from Monday January 8 to Thursday January 11, 2018  10am-4pm daily.

Printmaker        Gary Shinfield   email: gary@garyshinfield.info

Photographer    Irena Conomos    email: irenaconomos@gmail.com

Make connections with the surrounding area environment, and create in a studio in Medlow Bath.

Explorethe Grose Valley and Blue Mountains National Park through daily excursion and research

Create through printmaking, drawing and photography

Develop your ideas in the studio.

Pathways, woodcut and photopolymer print on 4 sheets of paper, UP

Gary Shinfield  2017

My recent work explores the idea of mapping journeys in the surrounding environment, and combining different printmaking techniques.

In the workshop you will be working with multiple plates – 3 woodblocks and one piece of lino – to build a composite image or series of images. We will also explore ink painting in the landscape, the transfer of these onto blocks, etching lino, and various methods of multi plate printing.

www.garyshinfield.info

Coat, Digital print Irena Conomos 2017

This image is based on a single photograph developed into a multiple, mirrored piece morphing into something organic and unknown.

In this workshop you will be encouraged to explore photographically to move past the preconceived or familiar developing images using the photographs ability to reveal what is often unseen. The resulting work may remain as digital files for you to work on over time, images can be printed onsite or you can combine these with overprinting or as inspiration to draw on plates.

The basis of this workshop is an immersive experience responding to the environment, climatic conditions and nature in all its manifestations. Your work will be shaped by these experiences and any changes as they unfold.

From this exploration you will work independently developing your own ideas over the period of the workshop, working with two artists with many years experience in their respective fields of printmaking and photography.

To receive workshop details and registration information please enquire on the above contacts. For accommodation options contact Gary Shinfield directly.

International Mokuhanga Conference 2017

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The juried international exhibition Beauty of Mokuhanga: Discipline & Sensibilityis being held at the Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) from 21 Aug – 1 Oct, as part of the 3rd International Mokuhanga Conference 2017 (IMC2017 Hawaii). It features 107 woodblock prints and hand-printed books and includes the work of 11 Australian artists:
Neilton Clarke, John Crawford, Jolanta Ewart, Jacqueline F Gribbin, Roslyn Kean, Terry McKenna, Deborah Metz, Susan Rushforth, Margaret White, Lana Wilding,
Trish Yates.

Congratulations to members Neilton Clarke, Roslyn Kean, Susan Rushforth.

International OpenSubmission Printmaking Show

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2017/18 – INTERNATIONAL OPEN SUBMISSION PRINTMAKING SHOW

Art at Wharepuke is pleased to announce that applications for our 5th International Open Submission Printmaking Show are now open.

International Open Submission Printmaking Show
4th International Open Print Show 2015/16
Works ranging from traditional printmaking techniques on paper to 3D and video will be considered (no direct photography or giclée reproductions of existing works please).

Artists engaging with contemporary printmaking and working within the wider context of print, the printed and the reproducible are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in expanded print, intermedial print practice and transdiciplinary print works.

Entry Forms and Information here.

Christine Willcocks Workshop

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WARRINGAH PRINTMAKERS STUDIO

drypoint etching from cardboard plates

With guest artist christine willcocks

saturday 26 & sunday 27 august

Drypoint etching from specially treated cardboard plates offers a cleaner, safer alternative to metal plates, while still retaining the qualities of traditional etching and more. Experience the subtleties of the cardboard without the dangers of chemicals or rosins. The process is very versatile & during the workshop it will be possible to explore the techniques of embossing, chine collé & monoprinting. Please note that this process is different to collagraph or carborundum.

Our guest lives & works in Mullumbimby, NSW & has an art practice which spans the disciplines of drawing, painting, photography & installation although printmaking is a primary focus. Christine Willcocks has received many awards & been included in many selected art award exhibitions including the Freemantle Print Award, the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award,the National Works on Paper Award and the Waterhouse Natural History Prize. In 2014, Christine became the recipient of the Australia Council Studio Residency at the Paris Cité International. Her work is in numerous public collections & regional galleries, universities & schools as well as Artbank, the Print Council of Australia, the State Libraries of Queensland & Victoria & many private collections.

Time: 10am to 4pm
Members: $275.00
Non members: $300.00 (includes Assoc.Membership)
Bookings: Susan@printstudio.org.au

Website: printstudio.org.au