2010 symposium report

Unique Reproduction - Definitions of Original Printmaking in a Digital Age

The University of Ulster, Belfast Campus

17^th June 2010, 10.00am – 4.00pm

The development of inkjet printers with light fast inks has made reproducing artists' images more ‘democratic’ – no advanced technical skill is required to transfer ink onto paper. These reproductions can be marketed as limited edition prints and in the process garner kudos through association with the established traditions of fine-art printmaking. This seems to get some printmakers hot under the collar. This event explored issues around editioning and reproducing multiples from the perspective of the artist, editioning studio and collector. This section provides a report on the days discussions.

Introduction - Robert Peters, Director of Seacourt Print Workshop

 

Keynote Address - Marjorie Devon, Director of the Tamarind Institute, New Mexico

 

Invited Speaker - Kelly Troester, Worldwide Co-Director of Modern and Contemporary Editions, Phillips de Pury NYC

Round Table Discussion:

 

John Mackechnie, Director of Glasgow Print Studio

 

Stephen Hoskins, Hewlett Packard Professor of Fine Print and Director of the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England

 

Jenny Roland, Managing Director of the Curwen Studio

 

The open discussion was recorded and an edited text can be read here.

Contact: info@seacourt-ni.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 28 91460595

Organised in partnership with the Ulster Festival of Art and Design. Lottery Funded through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and supported through funding from North Down Borough Council.

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