Wednesday, February 19, 2014

New Grounds Member, Ray Maseman on NM PBS

Ray Maseman was interviewed on New Mexico PBS about his artwork. Hear more about his thought process that goes into his etchings!

http://youtu.be/V_tvKFveWsw

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Nicholas Hudak's first solo show and Contemporary Japanese Printmakers,Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi

It was a very special night at New Grounds Printshop and Gallery and Matrix Fine Art. We celebrated Nicholas Hudak's first solo art show and the arrival of Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi for their second and third trip to Albuquerque New Mexico.




Guests arrive to check out Nick's show.
Nick set up for a demonstration before the show.  To watch the demo click the links at the bottom of the page.
More of Nick's art was laid out for sale in the New Grounds classroom.
We also had a book signing by Ray Masman and Director Regina Held. The New Grounds Manual for Non-Toxic Etching is available for purchase!

Ando Shinji stands with his piecces on display in Matrix.

Japanese artist Takahiko Hayashi with two of his bright and colorful etchings.
Shinji San speaks with New Grounds artist Shirley Levy and a guest.
Etchings by Hayashi San.
Hayashi San with New Grounds artist Dan Noyes.
New Grounds artist and co-author of our non-toxic etching manual Ray Maseman.
Dan and Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin in Matrix.
Interns Kaitlin Reese and Michelle Sharp.

Be sure to join us for the next First Friday!!!

Photos by Jeff Simpson. Blog and video by Intern Kaitlin Reese.