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s3e77 documenting the printmaking ecosystem with Susan Goldman

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

Release Date: 03/25/2025

s3e83 solarplate etching with Dan Welden

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with the legendary artist and printmaker Dan Welden. The artist is known for his pioneering work in solarplate etching, a revolutionary, chemical-free printmaking process. Welden recounts his experiences and collaborations with significant artists like Eric Fischl and Elaine and Willem de Kooning. He also delves into his personal creative struggles, preferences for classical music, and tales of his distinctive handmade house filled with artist tiles and unique craftsmanship. The episode is a compelling insight into Welden's artistic journey...

s3e82 topology- and philosophy-imbued domestic scenes with Ellen Heck

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Ellen Heck about her artistic journey and work. We talk about the intricacies of printmaking techniques, Ellen's various portrait series, and the conceptual ideas behind her work. Ellen shares her journey from studying philosophy at Brown, to printmaking at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and finally working at the Kala Art Institute in Berkeley. They also explore topics like the influence of Mary Cassatt, the use of color wheels in organizing compositions, and Ellen's fascination with topology in her artwork. Our insightful conversation...

s3e81 building and fixing presses with Mike Stark

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of the Platemark, I interview Mike Stark, the co-founder and owner of Stark Press Company. The New Jersey-based company, run by Mike and his brother Tom, builds new presses, services old presses, and aids in moving them. They often collaborate with Perry Tymeson, a legendary press repairman. Mike shares insights into designing new presses, managing a small business, and balancing creative work. We talk about studying print media at SAIC in Chicago and establishing Stark Press. We talk about his experiences in moving heavy presses, sometimes in challenging conditions, and the...

s3e80 melding printing and publishing with curatorial work with Mae Shore

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Mae Shore, a collaborative printer and owner of Shore Publishing in Tuxedo Park, New York. Mae shares her experiences working at Pace Editions with notable artists like Jim Dine and Chuck Close. She discusses the history and evolution of her gallery and print shop, which she established to merge her love for printmaking and curating exhibitions. Mae touches upon specific projects, such as her collaborations with artists like Amy Bennett, Kamrooz Aram, and Katia Santibañez and James Siena, detailing the unique processes and challenges in creating...

s3e79 contemporary Japanese prints with Michael Verne

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Michael Verne, the owner of the Verne Collection in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike's gallery specializes in contemporary Japanese art and works by American artists residing in Japan. We talk about the challenges and rewards of running a small gallery amid larger competitors, and the importance of finding and promoting new artists. Mike shares insights about his journey in the art world, from his childhood surrounded by art to becoming a successful gallerist without a formal art education. He recounts various personal anecdotes, including his experiences at art...

s3e78 electronic arts in printmaking with Myles Calvert

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, Myles Calvert, a printmaker and professor, shares his extensive journey from growing up in Ontario, Canada, to studying and working in the UK, and eventually returning to Alfred University in New York, to become director of the Institute of Electronic Arts. Myles discusses his experiences working at prestigious galleries in London, giving up a tenure-track position, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He delves into his role as the Director of IEA at Alfred, including the intricacies of managing residencies, the use of technology in printmaking, and...

s3e77 documenting the printmaking ecosystem with Susan Goldman

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

s3e76 the print studio as sanctuary with Bryan Raymundo

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode, Ann talks with Bryan Raymundo, owner of the Black Fragment Press. They discuss their meeting at the Mid America Print Council conference and Bryan’s background, from growing up in Mexico and Kansas to his love for Black Sabbath and printmaking. Bryan reveals his journey into art, inspired by comforting his sick grandmother with drawings, and his challenges in balancing his family’s immigrant expectations with his artistic aspirations. They delve deeply into his evolving art practice, the importance of mentors like Marco Hernandez and Jason Scuilla, and his passion for...

s3e75 posters vs prints with Angelina Lippert

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with Angelina Lippert, a poster historian and the curator and director of Poster House, to discuss the inception and growth of the first museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the art and history of posters. They talk about what makes posters and fine art prints the same and different. And they discuss the challenges and processes of acquiring, preserving, and showcasing posters, the historical and cultural significance of early advertising posters, and the often-overlooked artistry involved in their creation. Platemark Sign-up for...

s3e74 Dürer's connection to the Islamic East with Susan Dackerman

Platemark: Prints and the Printmaking Ecosystem

In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with Susan Dackerman, a curator and art historian specializing in Northern European print culture. They discuss Susan's recent book, Dürer's Knots: Early European Print and the Islamic East, which looks at the artist's relationship to the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection of early modern printmaking and contemporary history. Susan's book covers three of Dürer's prints or print series. The first section looks at The Sea Monster (Das Meerwunder), c. 1498, and postulates that it chronicles the return to Venice...

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In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making. Susan discusses her journey from discovering printmaking at Indiana University, Bloomington, to founding Lily Press and creating impactful documentaries like Midwest Matrix. She highlights her educational experiences, mentors, and the vibrant printmaking community she's built over time. Goldman also delves into her personal work, her love for screenprinting, and the balance of managing a studio while collaborating with renowned artists like Sam Gilliam. Her current projects include documentaries on Lloyd Menard and Rochelle Toner and exploring the evolution and impact of digital printmaking. Susan's reflections on the importance of documenting printmaking history and incorporating community and teaching into her work provide a comprehensive view of her dedication to the art form.

Episode image: Erwin Thamm

Midwest Matrix film: https://www.midwestmatrix.info/index.html

Printmaking Legacy Project: https://printmakinglegacyproject.org/index.html

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Spread from Journal of the Print World on Midwest Matrix.

Rudy Pozzatti.

Tracey Templeton, Wendy Calman, and Susan Goldman at Indiana University, Bloomington.

John Whitesell. Circus, 1981. Three-color lithograph. 19 x 25 in. Published by Normal Editions.

Susan Goldman. Squaring the Flower II, #15. Screenprint. 30 x 30 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Installation shot of Susan Goldman’s Squaring the Flower, McLean Project for the Arts, McLean, VA.

Cory Oberndorfer inspects proofs of Six Frozen Treats (after Dine) at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Elizabeth Martin Brown working on a Sam Gilliam edition at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Renee Stout. The Secret Keeper, 2010. Etching. Plate: 7 x 5 in.; sheet: 15 x 11 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Renee Stout working at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Viktor Ekpuk. Hip Sista, 2027. Screenprint. 30 x 22 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Victor Ekpuk and Susan Goldman at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Susan Goldman and Sam Gilliam at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Dennis O’Neill in the shop at the Corcoran College of Art and Design, Washington, D.C.

Lily Press booth at the Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair, 2023.

Cory Oberndorfer. Six Frozen Treats (after Dine), 2023. Intaglio. Plate: 10 ¼ x 14 ½ in.; sheet: 21 x 15 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Eve Stockton. Woodland Skyscape. Woodcut with watercolor. Sheet: 36 x 36 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Eve Stockton working at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Percy B. Martin at Lily Press, Rockville, MD. Photo: Duane Winfield.

Lloyd Menard, founder of Frogman’s Print Workshops.

Rochelle Toner. Boost, 2009. Etching. 12 x 16. Courtesy of the Artist.

Rochelle Toner and Susan Goldman filming their interview.

Enrique Chagoya. Life at the Border of Language, 2023. Color lithograph. 21 ½ x 36 in. Published by Sharks Ink.

Garo Antreasian. Y’es Em, 1991. Four-color lithograph. Sheet: 30 1/8 x 26 ¼ in. Published by Tamarind Institute, University of New Mexico.

Leonard Lehrer. Powis, 1972. Lithograph. Sheet: 24 x 18 in. ArtworkArchive.com.

Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022). 3 PM School Bus, 2018. Screenprint. 18 ½ x 51 ½. Published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022). 4 PM School Bus, 2018. Screenprint. 18 ½ x 51 ½. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

Sangmi Yoo. Common Ground, 2025. Aluminum etching. 20 x 15 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Keiko O’Hara at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.

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