Free Public Opening Reception: Friday, November 8th - 6:30-9 pm
Studio ArtFarm 120 E 4th Ave. Mount Dora, FL
"I am a Florida artist and printmaker whose handmade limited-edition linoleum block prints take a nostalgic dive into a wacky world of alligators and flamingos, mermaids and swamp creatures, fruit stands and funky motels. Through whimsical compositions, luminous colors and the rustic texture of the linocut, I aspire to capture the charm and allure of Old Florida as one of America’s favorite vacation destinations.
My artwork is inspired by the Florida I remember as a child, when my family made the three-day trek on U.S. Highways 441 and 301 from our home in New Jersey to my mother’s rural Central Florida hometown of Bushnell. Along the way, my excitement mounted as one billboard after another promoted the Sunshine State as a magical world of glass-bottom boats, live mermaids, real alligators, liquid sunshine (aka orange juice), and legendary spring waters that held the promise of bestowing everlasting youth.
Are we there yet?
My linocuts are made entirely by hand using the centuries-old process known as relief block printing. (Think ‘woodcuts’.) I use hand-held gouges and knives to carve a design into a block of linoleum. To pull an impression, I apply ink to the block with a hand-held brayer, place a sheet of paper on the block, and pass the block and paper through a mechanical etching press. Each signed and numbered print in an edition is considered an original work of art.
All my linocuts are made with archival materials. Accompanying artist’s notes add history and context to many of the places and cultural traditions depicted in my work."
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