C'NT Programming
Aurora Landín
The Light of Day
May 7 – June 8
Reception Friday May 18, 6 – 8 pm
Alberta Printmakers Society & Artist’s Proof Gallery
2010F – 11 Street S.E.
Gallery Hours: Tue, Thur, Sat 11 – 3 pm
Or by appointment: (403) 374-0927
All Printmakers are familiar with the tradition of the Print Portfolio Exchange*, those collections of works that represent the best of what’s unique to the medium; a democratic sharing of visual images, an ability to amass a wealth of original art, and – in a world full of “stuff” - a rational motive to create multiples. The resulting portfolios represent a special gift shared amongst colleagues, lovingly crafted and showcasing diversity of media and approach.
The unfortunate truth of this, of course, is that often, all but the most favorite disappear into boxes that reside under beds, in drawers and cupboards and storage shelves, rarely again to see the light of day.
Guessing at the probable fate of my own contributions to portfolios over the years, this exhibition is a selection of prints from the last dozen years, primarily from exchanges, with a couple of extras thrown in. Sometimes themed, sometimes not, these prints are really a series of “one-offs” outside my regular body of work; a chance to respond to external content criteria, to explore silly ideas, to riff on past work or poke at friends. They represent my eclectic visual interests and love of printmaking.
* Certain criteria (size and sometimes theme) are agreed to in advance, along with a deadline for finished works. The edition number is determined by the number of participants. Then, like a Christmas Baking Swap, all participants receive one complete set.
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