To the Edges: 60 years of Sydney Printmakers, Artists in Conversation

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Artists in Conversation                         Sunday, 4 July 2021 – 2.00pm to 4.00pm

By considering the use of the printmaking media in innovative and unconventional ways, as well as co-opting new media in the development of their works, the artists of Sydney Printmakers have worked ‘to the edges’ physically and metaphorically pushing their materials, ideas and themselves to their limits.

Sydney Printmakers is the longest-running independent printmaking membership organisation in Australia. It continues to demonstrate its currency in the quality and diversity of the work its artists create, and in the collegiate way its members work to share ideas and resources, and to support each other. As a group, it is thriving – and celebrates its sixty-year milestone with this especially curated exhibition.

Here is an opportunity to hear some members of Sydney Printmakers talk about their work in conversation with Katherine Roberts, Senior Curator, Manly Art Gallery and Museum. 

Participating artists:

Karen Ball
Tina Barahanos
Susan Baran
Anthea Boesenberg
Danielle Creenaune
Angela Hayson
Roz Kean
Carmen Ky
Gary Shinfield
Wendy Stokes

Covid-19 restrictions apply

Limited numbers, RSVP online now

To the Edges: 60 years of Sydney Printmakers

25 June – 1 August 2021

Manly Art Gallery & Museum

West Esplanade Reserve, Manly

Tues – Sun 10am – 5pm

Image: Angela Hayson, The Shelter of Ourselves, 2021 , relief, monoprint, drawing, carborundum on Japanese kozo paper, unique state, 170 x 248cm

Sydney Printmakers Exhibition at Manly Art Gallery and Museum: To the Edges.

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 Join Sasha Grishin AM, FAHA, Emeritus Professor ANU as he opens our new exhibition.

By considering the use of the printmaking media in innovative and unconventional ways, as well as co-opting new media in the development of their works, the artists of Sydney Printmakers have worked ‘to the edges’ physically and metaphorically pushing their materials, ideas and themselves to their limits.

Sydney Printmakers is the longest-running independent printmaking membership organisation in Australia. It continues to demonstrate its currency in the quality and diversity of the work its artists create, and in the collegiate way its members work to share ideas and resources, and to support each other. As a group, it is thriving – and celebrates its sixty-year milestone with this especially curated exhibition.

Covid Restrictions apply.      
 
Exhibition Opening  Friday 25 June 2021, 6-8pm 
 
The exhibition runs from 25 June to 1 August 2021
 
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
West Esplanade Reserve, Manly
9976 1421  artgallery@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
10am – 5pm, Tue – Sun        Free Entry
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Image detail: Barbara Davidson, Time flies to the edges and disappears, 2021   lithography and collage, 41 x 104cm

 

Megalo Intaglio Online Exhibition Call for Entries

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INTAGLIO ONLINE EXHIBITION 2021: SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MONDAY 28 JUNE

Megalo is now taking submissions for our fourth online exhibition for 2021 celebrating the art of intaglio.  To be eligible works must incorporate intaglio processes, such as drypoint, etching or aquatint. 

This exhibition is free to enter and now open to national and international artists.  Artists may submit one work with a high-res image through the Megalo Print Studio website portal before 5pm Monday 28 June.

For terms and conditions and to submit your work, head to the Megalo website.

Burnie Print Prize: Evan Pank

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This is the final post from the Burnie Print Prize. 

‘Shield Wall’ was created in 2019 as a a response to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, at the time against extradition laws that were being introduced in the parliament.  The protests developed many iconic images and scenes and was a very dynamic political situation that contained many different narratives of people standing up for what they believe in. 
 
The artwork was created to capture the imagery and the narrative of the protests at that time.  The imagery of police in armoured riot gear, protesters in their own make shift protection and utilising umbrellas for protection.  The use of smoke flares was used to represent: 
Blue – The police and the recent development of the use of blue dye in water cannons to mark protesters.
Yellow – The thin yellow line,  a group of older, non-violent protesters who would form a line between the police and younger activists to protect them. 
Red – The violence and conflict between protesters and police.
 
The artwork was also part of a group exhibition about the protests in early 2020 organised by NSW Hong Kongers.

Inkmasters Print Exhibition at Inkfest 2021 25 June to 25th July

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InkMasters Cairns InkFest a festival of all things print

 

Some Sydney Printmakers members are finalists in this exhibition.

Inkmasters Print Exhibition will show at Tanks Arts Centre Cairns. It is an international juried exhibition which brings together the best printmakers from our region with national and international artists from around the world. The works entered can be any print medium (or combination of media), traditional and contemporary, in a range of formats including 3D works such as artists’ books. 100 prints will be selected from all entries. Prizes will be awarded including an award named for Anna Eglitis, a senior Cairns artist who mentored some of the Far North’s most prolific and important artists.

On opening night there will be a public lecture at 5pm and the official launch commences at 6pm. All are cordially invited.