I have a new print in the group exhibition Contemporary Paper, showing at Port Jackson Press, 84 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne. "The wealth of brand new works by our artists assembled speaks to the history of printmaking from its traditional roots, to contemporary iterations and to its endless possibilities."
These works are presented as part of the Print Council of Australia's celebration Year of Print. In 2016 the Print Council of Australia celebrate 50 years as a membership funded organisation devoted to encouraging the appreciation of contemporary Australian printmaking, works on paper, digital art and artists' books.
I will be one the Creatives on site during the Creative Harvest Festival of edible gardens. With my little etching press I will be demonstrating 'nature printing' onto paper. I directly use botanical samples to create impressions of the plant, great detail can be achieved with ink and paper. Some of the plants I will be working with are from my host Adele's garden. Called 'Darna' this wonderful two and half acre garden is located at Darnum, in West Gippsland. I will have many prints, greeting cards and other gift items on display and for sale.
