May 2021 Newsletter
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THE SUMMER IS LOOKING BRIGHT AND IN PERSON CLASSES ARE BACK!
Nothing makes us happier than seeing prints being pulled and books being bound by artists in the studio. We can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new print-enthusiasts as we begin to reopen to the public. This is why we’re so excited to announce that in addition to offering assisted and solo studio rental, we’re releasing a series of private classes featuring FIVE techniques! If interested, be sure to check out the details below.
While we were sad to say goodbye to our last exhibition, Time No Longer Emptied of Presence, at the top of the month, we were thrilled to have Jennifer D Printz back in the studio for her Exhibiting Artist Residency. She produced a series of fantastic and elaborate relief and chine colle prints. Be sure to follow Printz on instagram (@jenniferdprintz) for in-progress and final photos of her explorations.
Our staff is now officially vaccinated (yay!) and we plan to participate again in this month’s FATVillage Artwalk! Stop into the retail or gallery space on Saturday, May 29th, and say hello.
IN THE GALLERY
Just You and Me by Mark Fleuridor
On View May 17 - July 6, 2021
Join us Saturday, May 29th 6-10pm for the opening reception during the FATVillage Art Walk
Not Local? Take the Virtual Gallery Tour & Gallery Shop available on our website!
Just you and Me portrays relationships between the artist and his loved ones. Using patterns, printmaking, and quilting, Fleuridor explores memories of endless summers while growing up in Miami, Florida. Inspired by key moments in his life, these works depict a quiet, steaming environment where Fleuridor spent most of his time with his siblings.
Mark Fleuridor is a Haitian American artist born and raised in Miami, Florida. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Painting. Fleuridor explores his own personal history within his background and familial experiences. These topics are explored through mediums such as printmaking, painting, quilting and collage. Fleuridor has completed artist residencies such as Vermont Studio Center (VT), the Oxbow Artist Residency (MI) and is currently attending Oolite Artist Residency in Miami, FL. Fleuridor is a recipient of the Oolite Arts Ellies Awards 2020 for his project Being Held and Beach Day, a project that created public murals in Miami that focused on families and their love for each other.
The IS Projects gallery is open for appointments and has its lights on 24 hours so that the public can safely view the show through our big, storefront windows.
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COME PRINT IN THE STUDIO!
NEW!
Private Classes
Studio Rental
Are you interested in learning more about print, paper and books or looking for a unique way to celebrate a special occasion?
We are excited to announce that we’re now offering private classes for groups of 1-4 in the following techniques:
Suminagashi Paper Marbling & Letterpress
Make Your Own Leather Travel Journal
Cyanotypes on Paper or Fabric
Shibori Indigo Dyeing
Screen Printing Basics
Looking to buckle down on a self-directed project or technique? We offer assisted and solo studio rental to the public. Learn more about our rental rates and equipment on our website. All of our studio rental scheduling is based on availability in the shop so please reach out 1-2 weeks in advance and have a couple of dates in mind. Our facilities can accommodate:
Letterpress
Screen Printing
Book Arts
Fine Art Printmaking
VISIT US AT ARTWALK
We will have the gallery and retail space open at a limited capacity for this month’s Artwalk!
We invite you back into the studio as we rejoin the FATVillage April Artwalk this Saturday, May 29th from 6-10pm. Come by and say hi!
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Calling all South Floridians!
Fill out our brief survey to contribute to Elia Khalaf’s upcoming Existent Book project, Infinite Seasons, by sharing the many ways to signify seasonal changes in South Florida.
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