The annual printmaking exhibit will be hung for the month of January at Gordy Fine Art and Framing in downtown Muncie. Wood, Metal, Paper and Ink was curated by BSU printmaking professors, Sarojini and David Johnson."The works are all by Ball State printmakers," noted Sarojini, "including David and I, and our current and former students. Most of the works are woodcuts and etchings."
For those unfamiliar with printmaking techniques, an "etching" or "intaglio," uses a metal plate, which is "etched" with chemicals to produce the desired image. Widely used as a printmaking technique since the Renaissance, it is still a popular method of producing multiple images, often with great detail and color.
This will be the fourth annual print show hosted by the Gordy's at their downtown gallery. "Prints, especially straight from the university setting, are an excellent stepping on point for new or young art patrons," Brian Gordy said of the upcoming exhibit. "Often more reasonably priced than paintings, prints are highly collectible, and if they're properly framed, will last many lifetimes."
The prints in this exhibit also have the prestige of being hand selected by the renowned professors and will include print books as well as the traditional two-dimensional format.
An opening reception will be held during the First Thursday monthly event, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 8 PM. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. Parking is available on the street and in the Merchants Bank lot across the street.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing is located at 224 East Main Street, next to Civic Theatre. In addition to the reception, this exhibit may be viewed during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday, 9 to 3, through January 30th, or by appointment. For more information, call 765-284-8422 or visit www.gordyframing.com.
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