SGC: Printmaking with Extreme Technology Panel
Okay, so maybe “extreme” wouldn’t be my first choice for an adjective (images of snowboarders drinking Mountain Dew come to mind), but it works well to describe the broad range and dynamism of this panel. Organized by Erik Brunvand, this panel focused on printmaking’s ability and tendency to incorporate new technologies.
Edward Bateman discussed 3D Modeling as Matrix. Some of his digital images require up to 2,000,000,000,000 computer calculations.
Stephen Hoskins from the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of West England discussed Beyond Digital. He made strong case against the pixel in favor of vector-based graphics (proportional line being far more useful). His talk focused on rapid prototyping, 3D printing with ceramic, and laser cutting.
Here’s some video of Kansas City-based artist Mike Lyon using his CNC Router modfied to do drawings. After buying the router to increase his scale and production, he used it not only to make woodblocks and drawings, but he also used it to make his press and a flatpack work station.
And this image is of Erik Brunvand. He is experimenting with making images on silicon microchips that are so small, they aren’t visible to the human eye. A microscope is required for viewing.
Thanks so much for putting up this _brief_ review of our panel! It was a pleasure! I hope, if you have time, that you’ll expand this entry a bit with your additional comments and photos!
— Mike
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