Making Monotypes: The Painterly Print Exhibit

“Making Monotypes: The Painterly Print” is a new group show at the Ridgefield Library featuring original monotypes by six artists: Scott Bricher (pictured here), Barbara Cover, Joan Macfarlane, Roberta Shea, Mary Terrizzi and Nancy Zarider. Each of these artists has studied with Master Printer Anthony Kirk. The exhibition is on view in the Lower Level Art Gallery through April 29, during regular Library hours.

There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday afternoon, April 6th from 2-4 pm. Join us to meet and greet the artists and enjoy light refreshments!

A monotype is the most painterly method among printmaking techniques. Throughout history, painters have often used monotypes for their preparatory sketches due to their immediacy, mark quality, colorful inks, range of papers and range of values. Because the monotype process is more spontaneous and technically less demanding than traditional printing processes, artists can experiment with new and creative forms on paper.