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.

Nick's demo part 1

Nick's demo part 2

Nick's demo part 3

September Shows!!

New Grounds Members

January 2008

Photography by Pat Berret

Come join us to celebrate our 12 Year Anniversary Party!

Celebrate with us! Come one, come all! Win a $ 250 gift certificate for art, or a class of your choice. This is a great opportunity to meet local artists and see the great art they are printing (by hand) at New Grounds! We will have food, music and plenty of beautiful art to see!

Date and Time: September 5, 5 - 8 PM (A First Friday Artscrawl Event)

Found in Nature: Etchings by Japanese Masterprinter Ando Shinji

#46 Forest Themes

Multiple Plate Etching

16.5 x 10.25"

New Grounds is proud to introduce to New Mexico this extremely accomplished artist. Shinji’s botanical etchings merge Western and Japanese sensibilities. His images often emanate out of a soft shadow into subdued light, giving them a sense of wonder, as if seen unexpectedly in their inherent beauty.

Exhibition dates: September 5 - 27
(Early Bird Preview: September 2 - 19)

Artscrawl Reception: September 19, 5 – 8:00 PM (The artist will be present)

Demonstration during the reception: Shinji will discuss the multi-plate etching process from 6:30 – 7 PM.