What is steamroller printing exactly? Imagine a hand pressing down on a rubber stamp, then, replace “rubber stamp” with “plywood” and “hand” with steamroller.” Mix in a dedicated group of artists and printmakers with months of preparation, and voila…the perfect combination for an all-day printing extravaganza. Workshop printers will produce prints made with more than three tons of steamrolling pressure.
A core group of HSU printmakers, joined by ceramic and sculpture students, are responsible for creating each of the nine woodblocks to be printed. Participating students include: Faith Dickens, Kristy Eden, Jorden Goodspeed, Robert Gribbin, Amanda Hubacek, Heather Johnston, Samuel Kirby, Jennifer McElroy, Ruth Miller, Kristina Pedersen, Charissa Schulze and Justin Skillstad. Starting in January, each block was chosen, designed, and carved by a different artist or collaborative artist team. The designs include a variety of individualized themes and imagery ranging from animal forms and cityscapes to abstracted q-tips and minimalist pattern.
The event is free and open to the public and will take place 9:00am-9:00pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Humboldt State University, outside House 75, near the Ceramics Lab. For more questions and information, please contact Prof. Sarah Whorf (707.826.5817, sw51@humboldt.edu). This event is made possible with funding from HSU Associated Students and the HSU Print Club.
This event is wheel chair accessible. Persons who wish to request disabling-related accommodations, including sign-language interpreters, should contact the Print Club faculty advisor, Prof. Sarah Whorf (707.826.5817, sw51@humboldt.edu). Please request accommodations at least two weeks prior to event.