THE PRINTER’S PROOF
Collaborative Efforts
The Printer’s Proof focuses on how artists and printers work together.
H
OW DO ARTISTS MAKE PRINTS, ESPECIALLY WITHOUT STRONG
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
OR THE LATEST EQUIPMENT? They
their vision. Prints are often a combination
have been based in New Mexico, as well
of artist ideas, printmaker’s knowledge
as the artists they have worked with. The
and technique, occasional risk taking, and
six printers featured are: Marina Ancona,
cherished happy accidents.
Robert Arber, Steve Britko, Michael
One of three exhibitions this winter
Costello, Bill Lagattuta, and Jennifer Lynch.
collaborate with an expert—a master
curated by Albuquerque Museum
Artists featured in the exhibition include
printer with deep knowledge of various
staff, The Printer’s Proof: Artist and
Donald Judd, Harmony Hammond, Jim
mediums, technical skills, problem
Printer Collaborations, focuses on the
Dine, Hung Liu, and many more. The
solving acumen, and most importantly, a
collaborative process of printmaking. It
Printer’s Proof will examine a variety of
commitment to helping the artist realize
celebrates several printers who are or
printing techniques, exploring how the
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WINTER 2022
Art. History. People.
