Sydney Printmakers

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Sydney Printmakers
Formation1961
TypeArtist collective
PurposeAdvancement of printmaking in Australia
Region
Sydney, Australia
Website sydneyprintmakers.com

Sydney Printmakers is a collective of professional Australian printmakers, founded in Sydney in 1961. [1] The group was formed to promote and develop the art of printmaking, and to provide a platform for printmakers to exhibit and collaborate.

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History

The group emerged at a time when interest in printmaking was experiencing a resurgence, following a lull after the etching boom of the late 1930s. Sydney Printmakers was established as an alternative to the more conservative art institutions of the time, providing opportunities for artists working in contemporary and experimental print practices.

Over the decades, the collective has held numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally, showcasing a diverse range of printmaking techniques including linocut, etching, lithography, screen printing, collagraphy, and digital processes. It continues to be one of Australia’s longest-running and most respected printmaking collectives.

Collections

Prints by Sydney Printmakers members are represented in major Australian public collections, including:

Notable Members

Members have included prominent Australian artists who have contributed significantly to the field of printmaking.

Legacy

Sydney Printmakers has played an essential role in fostering the development of contemporary printmaking in Australia. Its members have contributed to the evolution of the medium, and many have gone on to influence printmaking education, curatorship, and international exchange.

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Further reading

References

  1. ↑ Docking, Gil (2002). Australian Dictionary of Biography: Salkauskas, Henrikas (Henry) (1925–1979). National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
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