3rd International Juried Print Exhibition - Opening Night

Viewers crowd the 3rd International Juried Print Exhibition at New Grounds

Works by Manuel Lau, Riley Breen, Charles Barth and others!

On December 3rd, 2015, New Grounds Gallery hosted an opening reception for our 3rd International Juried Print Exhibition, which features work from more than 25 different artists from around the globe. This yearly event always offers an exciting, fresh look at the state of printmaking and is well attended by collectors, art lovers and other printmakers from our local community.

This year's exhibition drew quite a crowd and generated a lot of conversation about different printmaking methods. We are consistently impressed by the talented artists that submit work each year and it's always such a hard jury process.  

Viewers get in close to view Joh McKaig's work

Viewers admire work by Eun-ji Choi, Barbara Handler, Rosemary Mortimer and others!

One corner of the installation, including the extra pieces available in the
print rack--we wish we had room to display all of the work framed!

Work by Tonia Matthews, Olesya Dzhurayeva and Hiroko Ryusekido

The International exhibition is an exciting event for Albuquerque, as we're able to present new work to local collectors and art lovers. Some of the participants are globally recognized artists, others have the opportunity to show work for the first time in New Mexico, or in the United States, thanks to the event. The result is a talented array of ideas and techniques, rich in texture and concept.

We frame a selected piece from each artist, then have additional works on hand for buyers.

This year's group represents Canada, Mexico, Ukraine, South Korea, Japan, Argentina, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Estonia, Europa. 

A viewer gets in close!

Works by Judith Klugerman, Barabara Fallini Babiscia and Eun-ji Choi

Works by Aidan Flanagan , Bernadette Madden and Rozanne DiSilvestro

Works by Aidan Flanagan and Bernadette Madden

A viewer gets in close to see Peter de Leur's piece; to the left is Hyejeong Kwon, Manuel Lau,
Riley Breen, Charles Barth, John McKaig and Anais Gerber

The artists worked in a diverse array of printmaking techniques, including mezzotint, waterless lithography, etching, linocut, serigraphy, monotype, drypoint, collagraph, stone lithography and mixed printmaking with chine colle. 

Work by Hyejeong Kwon, Peter de Leur and Reti Saks

Rozanne di Silverstro and Judith Klugerman

If you missed our opening reception, don't worry! We will be sharing videos of the installation, plus all of the work is viewable online on our 3rd International Juried Print Exhibition web page. 

Because the exhibition features so many artists, we'll be sharing highlights here on the blog and on Facebook all month. We'll also be sharing videos of the installation for those who would like to see it, but can't make the journey to our space.

More shots from opening night:

Kim Miro, Aidan Flanagan, Bernadette Madden, Rozanne di Silvestro

The diversity of prints drew many visitors

Wayne Chinander - Relief Printmaking and Registration Demo Video Update!

Our videos are getting fancier (and more informative!).

We're excited to announce that we've updated Wayne Chinander's demo video from The Cutting Edge exhibition opening. During the reception, Wayne provided a multi-plate printing demonstration, which included a glimpse of his inking, registration and printing techniques. We caught live video of Wayne in action that night, and we turned that raw material into a newly updated video for our YouTube channel.

We combined all the separate parts, added commentary and close-ups of the prints Wayne was working on--and we've even added a little splash of tango music by local talent Q Tango!

Expect great things from our future demo videos, too. We're planning to create nice, educational (and snazzy) video footage for each of our demonstrations and we may even give new polish to some of our classic videos. We hope our new and improved video footage will inspire, motivate and inform.

Stop by our YouTube Channel to see our latest work.

Juried International Print Show

During the annual Nob Hill Shop and Stroll New Grounds proudly displayed our Juried International Show. The selected artists are from all over the world and we the most talented of the hundreds of entries.

In addition to the International Show New Grounds kicked off our Holiday Sale. Specially priced prints will be displayed for sale in our classroom area till the first week of January.

Artist and New Grounds member Wayne Chinander helps customers buy art in the office.

There was a great turn out that evening of both artists and art enthusiasts to see and purchase the new art.

Gallery Assitant Tanya Landin sits at the desk and helps a customer, while artist and New Grounds member Ray Masman greets visitors at the door.

Artist Pamela Wesolek stands in the hallway with a guest.

Tanya and I know how to work the camera!

 

 

 

 

The Holiday Sale will be over be for you know it so be sure to visit us and pick out the perfect holiday gift!

Photos and Blog by Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds Intern.

On October 4th Diane Alire celebrated her fourth solo show at New Grounds Print Shop and Gallery! The evening was full of fun and excitement. Above stands Diane's sister and the artist herself in front of her art. After guests had an opportunity to take in the amazing new art produced, Diane gave a demonstration on her process to give people a better idea on how she creates her beautiful images.

Visitors stand in New Grounds Gallery.

New Grounds Rachel Allen Fellowship winner and pastel artist Nance McManus poses with Diane Alire in front of the New Grounds classroom. On the tables are even more works produced by Diane.

New Grounds Artist Nick Hudack and his friend Kelly stopped by to see Diane's work.

A visitor stands in the New Grounds' classroom and admires Diane's work that has been layed out on the tables. Art by other New Grounds' members and international artists hangs on the walls.

New Grounds Artist Jacqui Lewnes (right) stands in front of her monotypes in the studio with a friend.

 

Gallery Assitant Tanya Landin and Intern Carla Nielson stand in the Matrix gallery. In addition to Diane Alire's show the Pastel Soceity celebrated their opening as well.

New Grounds Artists Jessica Weybright and Kathe Noe stand with one of the presses in the studio.

The door opened at just the right time to blow my and Tayna's hair back for the picture!

New Grounds Artist and St. Pius teacher Jorge Tristani stands in the classroom with some of his students.

 

It was a wonderful and fun event celebrating Diane's fourth solo show! Her new works are exceptional and are up for viewing until the end of the month. Click the links below to watch videos of her demonstration.

 

Pictures and Blog by New Grounds Intern Kaitlin Reese.

 



Diane Alire demo part 1

Diane Alire demo part 2

Diane Alire demo part 3