Description
Ginkgo -Utah 2020
Enjoy this beautiful Collagraphic monoprint by artist, Florence Alfano McEwin.
Commonly known as a Maidenhair tree, the Ginkgo species dates back 270
million years and was used by the ancient Chinese for Asthma. Multiple runs
through the press developed this impression in a slightly raised manner.
About the Process:
Collagraph refers to a hand pulled print made with a raised inked surface, in this case the pressed Gingko leaves from Utah. Multiple runs through the press with additional inkings produce ghosts and counterprints. In the case of the Ginkgo. The final product has a slightly embossed surface -making it a collograph.
A traditional Collagraph refers to a combination of relief and print made on any flat surface using different textures. Usually, it is done by inking a plate with intaglio ink using a paintbrush, roller or some combination. The print on the board is made on paper or any other material with the help of a printing press or hand tools. The print is termed as Collagraph. Collagraph is also made using materials like sandpapers, textiles, cut card and leaves glued to the base and printed.
Item Special Note
10.5" x 9.75" unframed and this piece will be mounted on archival board to
16" x 16" for easy framing by bidder
About the Artist:
Wyoming artist, Florence Alfano McEwin, works in both paint and print mediums. Her work is shown nationally and internationally. International shows include those in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, England, Scotland, Brazil, the Netherlands and France. Her numerous awards include the George and Helen Segal Foundation Award in paint and two Wyoming state fellowships for printmaking. She received an international print award in Beijing PR China. Currently her work is at the Nicolaysen Museum, Casper Wyoming in Red Riding Hood Speaks, The Year of the Woman and Mythos, The Torpedo Factory, Alexandria VA. McEwin, who earned a Ph.D on American Women Artists (NTU, Denton) is Professor Emeritus of Art from Western Wyoming College.