FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 24. 2015
MONOTYPES July 17- September 12, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, July 17, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Old Print Gallery’s summer show, Monotypes, will open on July 17 with a nighttime reception at the gallery from 5-7pm. A monotype is the most painterly method of printmaking, created by manually adding ink onto a plate, which is then printed through a traditional press. While other printmaking mediums are composed by way of hard, precise lines and detailed crosshatching, the looseness and gestural freedom allowed in a monotype can be an invigorating breath of fresh air for artists. The prints chosen for the exhibit are glowing examples of this unbridled, and sometimes playful, independence from the technical, benefiting from the simple swipe of a brushstroke, the pooling and blending of inks, and the unique translucency and saturation of color. The show will remain on view through September 12, 2015. Selected Artists: Linda Adato, Leonard Baskin, Philip Bennet, Susan Goldman, Alessandro MastroValerio, Matt Phillips, Clare Romano, Peri Schwartz, Bruce Waldman, Steven Walker, and Janet Yake. About The Old Print Gallery: Established in 1971, and known for its wide selection of antique prints and maps, in the last eight years The Old Print Gallery has expanded into the world of 20 th century and contemporary printmaking. It hosts printmaking demonstrations, discussions, and publishes informative quarterly showcases. The Old Print Gallery has established itself as a source of inspiration for print artists, enthusiasts, and the general public. [Image Credit: Green & Gold. Linda Adato. Monotype, 2014. Edition 1/1.]
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