IMPRINT ATX
A group exhibition in conjunction with Printaustin
January 15 - February 15, 2022
A SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY PRINT WORK IN AUSTIN IS ON VIEW IN GROUP SHOW AT CONTRACOMMON THIS WINTER
Contracommon is proud to present IMPRINT ATX, a group exhibition of print works on display in conjunction with PrintAustin. The exhibition features 13 artists and will be on view from January 15 through February 15, 2022, with open gallery hours from 12-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Private viewing appointments are available Mondays - Thursdays at calendly.com/contracommon.
IMPRINT ATX is a booth-style group exhibition acting as a survey of contemporary print work in Austin and the Central Texas area. The show includes works in a variety of print techniques, including monotype, collagraphy, intaglio, cyanotype, screenprint, linocut, woodcut and alternative relief printing. Artists on view include Forrest Aderholt, Taylor Bailey, Ashlyn Briscoe, Brock Caron, Denise Elliot Jones, Carol Hayman, Stephanie Khattak, Molly Knobloch, Sydney McLeod, Qarthian, Cynthia Reesendiz, Iris Rylander, and Kyle Saldaña.
PrintAustin is an annual month-long printmaking festival. From the organizers: “With several professional print shops, nationally recognized university printmaking programs, internationally acclaimed print collections, and a thriving printmaking community, Austin is a hub for printmaking in Texas. In collaboration with professional printmaking studios, local galleries, curators, and individual artists, PrintAustin showcases the work of contemporary printmakers from across the world and educates the public on the various techniques in printmaking. Through key partnerships with universities, museums, and commercial galleries, PrintAustin highlights the historical and cultural significance of this art form, hoping to inspire new and seasoned collectors to connect with artists working in this medium.”
IMPRINT ATX will be on view in the Contracommon Gallery from January 15 - February 15, 2022. The Gallery is open to the public from 12-6 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with private viewing appointments available Monday - Thursday at calendly.com/contracommon. The exhibition will host an artists’ reception on Saturday, February 5th from 6-9pm, which is free and open to the public. For a list of related in-person and virtual events, check out our website at contracommon.org. For inquiries, information, or to make a donation, email contact@contracommon.org.
printmaking workshops
We’re offering a number of printmaking workshops in conjunction with PrintAustin - make sure to sign up, as space is limited! Classes will be held in person at Contracommon. Masking and social distancing will be enforced to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
LINO-CARVE AND RELIEF PRINT WORKSHOP WITH IRIS RYLANDER
Saturday, January 15, 2022
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
Join Iris Rylander of Allegory Handmade for this beginner-friendly workshop, all about the basics of lino-carving and block printing! We’ll talk about relief printing techniques, experiment with a few different methods for preparing the linoleum block, get the hang of Contracommon’s new printing press, and learn how to print by hand at home with some standard kitchen utensils.
COLLAGRAPH WORKSHOP WITH TAYLOR BAILEY
Saturday, February 5, 2022
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of collagraphy - a super accessible printmaking technique that you can do at home with only a few basic supplies! We’ll also talk about the differences between intaglio and relief printing, experiment with a few different methods for preparing the collagraph plate, get the hang of Contracommon’s new etching press, and learn how to print by hand at home with some standard kitchen utensils.