“The artist produces scenes that are like sheets of stone, whether these be jagged cliff faces or crumbling stone structures. Ostensibly revealing broad vistas, Segers’ landscapes instead form a stony wall of impenetrable material, confounding view with picture plane. The viewer is not meant to enter these spaces.”[1] And yet enter we do, into Segers’ … Continue reading
Cristofano Robetta (1462 – 1535 after) is not exactly a well known name, even to those interested in the early history of western printmaking. Over-shadowed by luminaries of his era, print historians have invariably discussed the awkward and technically unrefined aspects of his work. They also point out its heavily derivative nature as Robetta freely … Continue reading
Baccio Baldini (c.1436–1487) is the elusive artist to whom these astrologically inspired engravings, created around 1464, are attributed. Titled The Planets, this series of seven prints reflect prevailing systems of knowledge that during the 15th century governed the way people viewed the world around them. Specifically, they refer to the Ptolemaic concept of the universe where … Continue reading
Catalogue essay from Melbourne based artist Melinda Schawel’s new exhibition, Traverse April 4th – May 18th, 2014, Artspace Mackay, QLD Australia Melinda Schawel has always been drawn to the physicality of creative process, and allowed the non-rational act of making to guide the development of her atmospheric imagery. Previously this affinity for process has led her to … Continue reading
I was recently invited to open emerging artist Nicole Macdonald’s exhibition at G3 Artspace at Kingston Arts (Parkdale, VIC). Here are my opening remarks about this talented young artist’s work! In Hidden, Unseen, Unknown Nicole Macdonald presents a body of work that is diverse in its mediums of execution that include etching, lithography and watercolour, but uniform … Continue reading
I was happy to be invited to open an exhibition of etchings by talented emerging artist Rachael Ness, at the Firestation Print Studio on Thursday 5th of September…. here are some images from the show and my intro talk. In this exhibition Rachael Ness has created an impressive set of large format etchings and monotypes … Continue reading
David Frazer is a born story-teller, imparting tales of love, loss, and humour in his exquisitely rendered and finely detailed prints. Working in the mediums of etching, linocut, wood engraving and lithography, Frazer embraces the craftsmanship required by these techniques, and has developed a technical mastery acquired through years of creative practice. His skilful manipulation … Continue reading
Independent Print 14th – 31st August, 2013 A group showcase of independently operated Presses and Print Workshops around Melbourne. Opening Thursday 15th August, 6.00 – 8.00pm @ Firestation Print Studio. Melbourne is a creative town filled with creative practitioners. But, there aren’t a huge amount of opportunities for such practitioners to make a living doing … Continue reading
Executed in the printmaking mediums of wood engraving and letterpress, Homesick by David Frazer embraces the tradition of the hand designed, printed and bound artist book that tells a poetic narrative through text and image. This story deals with emotions of loss and regret as seen from the perspective of a male protagonist, cast adrift a sea … Continue reading
Tasmanian based artist Milan Milojevic is a pioneer in the field of digital printmaking. His work has recently been subject of a retrospective exhibition, A World Between: A Survey of Prints by Milan Milojevic showing at Plimsoll Gallery in Hobart, Tasmania. This is the original article from which an excerpt was published back in 2009 in the … Continue reading
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