Gallery features endless possibilities of printmaking

The talented artists who participate in the Print Workshops at the Providence Art Club will fill The Bunny Fain Gallery at Temple Habonim with a multitude of techniques, which stretch the possibilities of ink, paper and reproduction. The printmakers use traditional methods as well as the expanded modern methods now available. 

“Printmaking” with Joan Boghossian and Elizabeth Zimmerman explores monotype printing with intriguing ways to create with the press.  Chine colle´, trace monotypes and stencil variations (dried plant life) blend with some unique mothods developed by the individual artists.

Brian Larkin’s “White (and Black) Line Woodblock Printing” pushes the possibilities of a piece of wood, a knife, a spoon and some paint. The process has been passed down through generations, originating in Provincetown at the turn of the 20th century.

In Carole Strause Fitz-                Simonds’ “Solarplate Printmaking” class, the artists use 21st century photopolymer, sunlight and tap water to create a printable surface. There are endless possibilities with plates of a variety of materials, printing methods, color, computer generated drawings and the artist’s imagination.

The May/June exhibit runs from April 29 through June 29.

The show opens with a wine  and cheese reception on Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Bunny Fain Gallery at Temple Habonim is at 165 New Meadow Road in Barrington.  Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment.  For information, call 401-245-6536 or email gallery@templehabonim.org.