Interconnection 2 - Yobitsugi 1
::: Wayne Eastcott & Michiko Suzuki :::
::: Wayne Eastcott & Michiko Suzuki :::
Wayne Eastcott & Michiko Suzuki
A fascinating collaboration between two internationally well-known printmakers has been happening in the printmaking studios at Capilano College, North Vancouver. Japanese artist, Michiko Suzuki of Tokyo, Japan became the College's first artist-in-residence in the fall of 2003 and also began a collaboration with Wayne Eastcott, printmaking faculty of Studio Art.
As a member of the Art Institute (Printmaking) at Capilano College, I was fortunate to observe Michiko's interesting demonstrations and seminars on her use of Japanese papers (washi) and her unique technique of toner etching. Most exciting was watching Wayne & Michiko's development of their collaborative works.
This ongoing series of print media works is called INTERCONNECTION. Some of the earliest of these were presented in an exhibition held in Capilano College's Studio Art Gallery in December 2003. Read their exhibition statement (pdf) describing how their project developed, and what is "yobitsugi."
Michiko has been here again this summer so both have been working hard to complete their project. They have allowed me to reproduce some of their work here (their copyright). Please click on the images to view larger, then 'back' to return to the page.
Interconnection 2 - Yobitsugi 1 2003
inkjet, silkscreen, etching, chine collé & metallic pigment
78 x 113.5 cm.
Interconnection 2 - Yobitsugi 2 2003
inkjet, silkscreen etching, chine collé & metallic pigment
78 x 113.5 cm.
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Interconnection 3 (Recall 1) 2004
inkjet, silkscreen & metallic pigment
80 x 108 cm.
Michiko and Wayne in the printmaking studio at Capilano College
More about Wayne Eastcott including images of earlier works:
Represented by Elliot Louis Gallery, Vancouver
Grand Forks Art Gallery exhibition
Capilano College faculty web gallery
More about Michiko Suzuki, including some images:
TrueNorth SNAP International Print Biennial 2002 2nd prize
Lessedra (Bulgaria) World Art Print Annual 2004 participant
Bimpe III Triennial First Prize
Gallery 219 in Tokyo, Japan, will be showing Michiko's personal work Oct.5-Oct. 20, 2004
Contact info:
Wayne Eastcott: weastcot at capcollege.bc.ca
Michiko Suzuki: michi at va.u-netsurf.jp
Print Exhibition in Grand Forks
"The Art Institute at Capilano College: Celebrating 20 Years of Printmaking"
This exhibition of prints is currently on at the Grand Forks Art Gallery, in the city of Grand Forks, BC.
For the past twenty years The Art Institute(Printmaking) at Capilano College in North Vancouver, under the guidance of Wayne Eastcott, has been on the forefront of contemporary printmaking; not only in Canada but internationally, as it attracts students from across the globe.
This traveling exhibit was originally organized by the Burnaby Art Gallery as a showcase of some of the important artists who have passed though the Institute.
Read more and have a look at the installation photos on the gallery's site. If you are planning a trip to the area, do visit the show - it is on until April 24, 2004.
The new Director/Curator of the Grand Forks Art Gallery is the very dedicated Paul F. Crawford, an avid art collector.
Mohsen Khalili's monoprints
Today I happened to meet Mohsen at the studio and we showed each other our websites. I have seen him at work on his monoprints but he also does paintings and sculpture.To me, his monoprints are very moving, sometimes deeply disturbing yet always beautiful with a bittersweet quality. So, I am thrilled to see his work online and suggest you have a look. Do read his artist's statement, it is poetry in prose.
