PROOF: Two Decades of Printmaking by PCANZ

PROOF

TWO DECADES OF PRINTMAKING 

PRINT COUNCIL AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Published by Massey University Press

"A superb showcase of some of the best examples of contemporary fine art printmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand today. With 166 works by 151 artists, Proof covers a huge breadth of printmaking processes and display the incredible diversity of this artform, from the more traditional woodcuts and etchings to those pushing the boundaries of print. With a foreword by Susanna Shadbolt, Director of Aratoi, Masterton, brief essays on the history of PCANZ, including significant exhibitions, and a glossary of printmaking terms and techniques this book is a valuable resource for art students and teachers.

This first survey of fine art printmaking in Aotearoa to be published in nearly 50 years is a visual feast for designers, graphic artists, book binders, artists and art lovers."

Massey University Press

 

PCANZ members across the country have been camped out at their letter boxes over the past couple weeks, eagerly awaiting the delivery of their copy of this beautiful book. 

I expect the first thing they did, after admiring the beautiful tactile cloth cover with embossed copper foil lettering, the unusual and eye-catching binding, and the luscious marbled end-papers, was to flip through the pages to find their work.

And I doubt anyone was disappointed. 

There has been a constant stream of posts on social media showing the delight and pride of members as they show off the book and their published work.

Everyone who was a current member as of 2020 was invited to submit work to be included.

There is also a section of Honorary Members, artists who have been involved in PCANZ and made a major contribution to printmaking in Aotearoa and Life Members, acknowledging those who have made exceptional past and current contributions to Print Council. All Life members have the honour of two images of their work.

The images are beautifully presented and the book is a treasure trove of the best of everyone's work. Such a sight to behold, and a valuable resource of the vast array of printmaking techniques, styles and presentations used today.

Flipping through the pages, for me, feels personal, like I'm flipping through a family album - family in that I personally know many of the artists in the book, or I know of them and their work, with thanks to PCANZ. It warms my heart to be a part of this whanau. 

And the greatest thanks for this book goes to the PCANZ publication team of

Kathy Boyle,

Di Harries 

and 

Heather Partel.

Their vision and many, many months of sheer hard work,

 took this from dream to reality, 

"akin to mounting the largest exhibition ever undertaken by PCANZ."

Thank you and congratulations!

Preview PROOF

Massey University Press

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 Book Launch

Wellington City Libraries are holding a free event 

'Proof' Book Launch + Artist Talk 

at Karori Library, 

Sat Nov 26th, 11am.

Please join the artists from PCANZ for this free event 

as we discuss printmaking, in celebration of the newly released book 

'Proof: Two decades of Printmaking'

Visit the Book Launch link above to view interviews with printmakers
Carrie Carey, Basia Smolnicki and Kirsty White.

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at selected bookstores nationwide.

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about why PCANZ is such a special community to be a part of and what PCANZ has to offer

PCANZ: Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand