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Wednesday March 10th: 6:00PM- 8:00PMWednesday March 17th: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Instructor: Kim Altomare
Copper plate etching is a traditional form of printmaking that yields a variety of rich lines, textures and marks. This introductory two-session workshop will demonstrate how to cover plates with an acid resist, etching, inking, and printing using an etching press. We will look at examples of printed works together and discuss the possibilities for translating individual artistic visions into print. Participants will go home with a set of black and white prints, their 6x9” copper plate and a strong understanding of the medium. No prior experience is necessary, and the cost includes all materials.
Please note, there is some outside-of-studio work time required to complete your drawing in between the two scheduled sessions.
Instructor Bio: Kim Altomare is an interdisciplinary visual artist who received their MFA from Yale School of Art (2019) and their BFA from Tyler School of Art (2013). He has taught at Lafayette College, where he was the inaugural recipient of the Experimental Printmaking Residency in 2019. Altomare’s work has been included in group and solo exhibitions at New Release Gallery (NYC), New Boone (Philadelphia), and the Icebox (Philadelphia). Residencies include Atlantic Center for the Arts (New Smyrna Beach, FL) and Yale Summer School of Art (Norfolk, CT). They are currently a 2021 Spring Fob Holder at Second State Press in Philadelphia, PA.
Experimenting with a range of mediums, Altomare reconstructs the body from the inside out, recombining disparate parts into new wholes through the most material means. Rather than seeing the gendered body as a foreclosed site, Altomare treats their practice as a potent space to reimagine the aesthetics of transition. Altomare uses printmaking processes throughout their practice with an emphasis on making shaped copper etchings.
Note: This class is in person and will be following all COVID guidelines. There will be a maximum of 5 people in the studio including the instructor. Masks must be worn the entire time inside the building.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Second State Press, 1400 N American St Bsmt 103, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States