“New Impressions” is an international, juried exhibition that showcases exploration and creativity with letterpress printing techniques. Prints from 36 artists from around the world were on display in the gallery from May 11 through June 30, 2016.Following the exhibition at Hamilton, the show is traveling to Design College Australia in Brisbane for display from August 9 through the 21, 2016. We are honored to work with our friends there to share this international exhibition.
We were proud to show such a wonderful variety of contemporary letterpress work here at the museum and we are happy to announce our award winners:
Aetna Award:
Robin McCarthy
Colorful Os
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States
Robinmccarthy-artist.com
Directors Cut:
Dafi Kühne
Regal
Näfels, Switzerland
babyinktwice.ch
People's Choice:
Art Brown
Building Yet Another Politician With Preacher Hair
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Artbrowndesign.com
The exhibition poster for the show was designed and printed by Nick Larson with assistance from Jim Moran and Stephanie Carpenter. It can be purchased at the museum online shop.
To see more about the show check out the digital exhibition catalog. You view it as a pdf here or view it on Issuu below.