Maryanto, Mulung’ in Belian ritual 2023, scratching, acrylic on photo paper, 20 x 25 cm
Work with local artist Annabelle McEwen to consider ways of printmaking that focus on the unique scraperboard technique: a reductive engraving process of scraping off dark ink to reveal a contrasting layer beneath. This process is featured in the current exhibition แผ่นดิน/Tanah/Land through the work of Indonesian artist Maryanto, who is widely recognised for his use of the scraperboard technique within his art practice.
Over the course of the three-hour workshop, participants will construct their own scratched image, considering both the materiality and its application. McEwen will spend dedicated time helping participants develop their existing or new printmaking skills, so that by the end of the session each participant will have a final product to leave with. This workshop is best suited to early career artists, art students and novices who have an interest in materially focused art-making, whether they currently practice in this field or not. Basic printing materials will be provided.
This workshop is recommended for people over the age of 16
General Admission $30 + booking fee
Image courtesy of the artist
Annabelle McEwen is a multidisciplinary artist practising on unceded Gadigal Land (Eora/Sydney) with a Masters of Fine Art majoring in printmaking from The National Art School. Annabelle has been shown in many exhibitions, recently including Edition Four at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios, BLACKBOX at Schmick Contemporary, and Freaks of Nature at aMBUSH Gallery. She was awarded The Ellen O’Shaughnessy Printmaking Award in 2019, a finalist in The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award at Campbelltown Arts Centre in 2022, The Burwood Art Prize in 2023 and The Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize in 2023. Annabelle’s work has been acquired by The National Art School Archive and The City of Sydney Art Collection among others. Annabelle was recently published with her article Image Transfer and The Virtual Gaze in The Print Council of Australia’s IMPRINT Magazine. She has taught at numerous institutions including The National Art School, UNSW Art and Design, Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios and Bankstown Arts Centre.
Annabelle McEwen, Tree 2021, copper plate etching on Hahnemühle
