artists and viewers addressing why physical printmaking is still contemporarily relevant, i.e. we have the internet now, but here is why tactile printmaking still matters and functions independently. “ The Pittsburgh Print Group will be exhibiting Under the Blankets, Printmakers Together from May 4-July 8, 2018 at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. All of the studios will be dedicated to this exploration in printmaking and camaraderie, with the exception of one of the galleries, which will showcase the work of Imin. Additionally, there will be a myriad of educational programming to accompany the project, which will be listed on the Pittsburgh Print Group webpage at pittsburghprintgroup.com In conclusion, whether you are a lover of printmaking or a curious by-stander, I hope you’ll make a trip to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts to see Under the Blankets, Printmakers Together. It is sure to be an amalgamation of artwork from some of the most accomplished printmakers in our region, while paying honor to individual content and process.
human hand, generate an authentic involvement of life experiences realized in a finished print,” says Leslie. So, if only for two months, these printmakers will essentially be working in tandem. To put it all together, Professor of Printmaking Imin Yeh of Carnegie Mellon University is serving as an Advisor to the project. Exhibition Co-Chair Aaron Regal had this to say of Imin, “I think Imin’s conceptual practice sets up viewers to question the “why” of physical printmaking in a way that is important. Her work is an entry point into conversations amongst 6
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