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Sydney Printmakers is a collective of professional Australian printmakers, founded in Sydney in 1961.[1] The group was formed to promote and develop the art of printmaking, and to provide a platform for printmakers to exhibit and collaborate.

History

The group emerged at a time when interest in printmaking was experiencing a resurgence, following a lull after the etching boom of the late 1930s. Sydney Printmakers was established as an alternative to the more conservative art institutions of the time, providing opportunities for artists working in contemporary and experimental print practices.

Over the decades, the collective has held numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally, showcasing a diverse range of printmaking techniques including linocut, etching, lithography, screen printing, collagraphy, and digital processes. The organization remains one of Australia’s longest-running and most prominent printmaking collectives.

Collections

Prints by Sydney Printmakers members are represented in major Australian public collections, including:

Notable Members

Members have included prominent Australian artists who have contributed significantly to the field of printmaking.

See also

Further reading

  • Docking, Gil. Two Decades of Australian Printmaking: 1957–1977. Sydney: Ure Smith, 1978.
  • McCulloch, Alan. Encyclopedia of Australian Art. Hutchinson, 1968.

References

  1. ^ Docking, Gil (2002). Australian Dictionary of Biography: Salkauskas, Henrikas (Henry) (1925–1979). National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. Retrieved 15 October 2020.