We’re very excited to introduce a selection of our Verified POP Members who have imaginatively used relief printing methods to create a range of prints. From lino prints of our galaxies, to reflections of beautiful architecture and the use of modern laser cutting technology, our members exhibit innovation and originality with printmaking processes.
Ink & Brayer: Zodiac Constellations
Jess Linden White of Ink & Brayer was inspired to create this series of linocut Zodiac constellation prints by her fascination with space and looking through a telescope as a child. The series was born after she created a print of Orion which turned out so well she decided to carve all 12 constellations. Each print in the series is made of two layers; a gold background and the carved constellation printed on top in blue with the gold shining through. In order to create a background of light and distant galaxies Jess used a small gouge to make hundreds of little pinpricks in the lino, both generally across the surface and clustered together to form galaxies. All the prints are created using Hawthorn Stay Open Relief Inks and 145gsm Zerkall Smooth Printmaking Paper. Jess is hoping to create some further night sky and constellation prints soon, as the subject is always a favourite of hers.
Vanda Sim Sim: Urban Reliefs
Urban spaces are a major inspiration for printmaker Vanda Sim Sim. She often uses relief printing as a technique to explore more figurative solutions for her work, using the process of reduction linocut or exploring the possibilities of old floor linoleum and pieces of wood that she finds in everyday places. The resulting prints are full of textures and engraved marks that show the passage of time and usage.
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Kath Bell: Creating Painterly Marks in Relief Lino Print
This lino print is part of a series of work in which printmaker and painter Kath Bell has explored using painterly brush strokes in her linocut relief prints. Influenced by natural form, she starts with painted studies which she then combines with memory and instinct, and paints and draws on to the surface of the lino. Kath captures the sweeping gestural strokes often found in paintings by applying caustic soda onto hard lino with a variety of brushes, which is then left to etch into the lino overnight. In this piece the caustic soda has been painted onto the lino a number of times before washing away to uncover the form of the image. Once the etched painterly lines had been revealed Kath used Pfeil cutting tools to work further into the lino. The final print has been printed using caligo safe wash relief ink in carbazole violet.
Dave Lefner: 1959 Edsel Reduction Linocut
Los Angeles based Dave Lefner’s latest reduction linocut is part of an on-going series of vintage automobiles. As a full-time artist, he works almost exclusively in the reduction technique, honing the medium to almost photographic results. All of Dave’s work is hand-carved, hand-inked, and hand-cranked through his 76.2cm x 152.4cm (30in x 60in) Conrad Monotype Press. The 1959 Edsel (55.88cm x 96.52cm) is printed in seven colour stages of oil-based ink (Cranfield Traditional Relief) and is printed on Rives BFK Heavyweight paper. It is an edition of eight, with one A/P, and two unique prints with red hubcaps.
Chrissy Emmerson: Paris Building Reduction Cut
Chrissy Emmerson is a printmaker and designer living and working in Somerset, England. This Paris Building print was created as a multi-layer reduction linocut. Unlike her usual technique of printing lighter colours first, Chrissy began by printing the darker colours initially with light on top in order to create the textured look of Sandstone. The resulting print is incredibly eye-catching and striking, evoking the beauty and wear of the building.
Greg Meade: Nothing Is Too Good (for the worker who has had to do without beauty for so long)
This project, based on the Amsterdam School ‘Het Schip’ is a design born out of Greg Meade’s love for architecture. The aim of the reduction print was to capture both the beauty of the building, but also that of the city itself, often lost in the assumptions and preconceptions of a touristic destination. Greg loosely used the shape of the building to adorn the brick walls with a mural of carefully carved motifs, representative of the unfathomable amount of detail the building holds. With every visit he makes there’s something new to be found. For Greg, this is a long term project of passion with more relief prints planned, alongside an artists book.
Mike Stark: Laser Cut Relief Printing
For the past several years, Mike Stark has been working with laser cutters as a tool to create his wood blocks for relief printing. It has saved his wrists from tremendous amounts of suffering and has allowed for a huge increase in the amount of work he can produce with limited time. Recently, he has teamed up with Frontline Arts in Branchburg, NJ to create blocks that can be mounted type-high and printed on their Vandercook Universal One. This process allows for faster and more cost effective production compared to polymer plates, and allows for the image to keep the desired wood grain while printing.
Some of Mike’s laser cut relief prints can be seen on display at Frontline Arts’ gallery during the exhibition The War on the World from October 17 to November 17, 2019.
Cally Conway: Linocut Coven
Linocut Coven was devised by Mat Pringle and Rachel Hibbs and involved twelve relief printmakers responding to the theme of ‘Witches’ and the wider associations. Cally’s responding lino print takes inspiration from Lilith, a powerful female character from the Garden of Eden who is often regarded as the first Feminist. Cally depicted aspects of the Garden of Eden, Lilith’s connection with Owls, as well as herbs and flowers associated with ancient magical folklore. All work has been posted on Instagram by the artists taking part, and there are plans to organise an exhibition of all the resulting prints.
You can view all of our members and learn more about the amazing projects they are working on our membership website: www.members.peopleofprint.com. Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of our growing community of creatives and industry leaders and experts? APPLY HERE.
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