This Sunday, I will host a printmaking workshop inspired by the architecture of Sharjah. We will develop imagery from reference materials on the Emirate’s iconic buildings. We will discuss how architecture can be abstracted, framed and reimagined through print. Using traditional linocut techniques, we will translate structural forms, lines and spatial rhythms into a poster composition.
What's in my Sink?
I always contribute a print to my Printmaking II class zine, where we print editions on a theme and collectively assemble them into limited edition handmade art books. This year is obviously a bit different with the war limiting access to the print studio, so our prints and books have turned into a digital issue. They decided on the zine title What’s in my Sink? and I made the cover.
Sharjah Printmaking Workshop
Surface Crush: Prints from Everyday Items
This Saturday, I will have a gelliplate and collagraph printmaking workshop at Sharjah Art Foundation. We’ll start with a tour of Leda Catunda’s exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum, and draw inspiration from her work to produce our own textured and colorful prints by inking and pressing everyday items. More information and sign-ups here.
Private Linocut Printmaking Workshop in Dubai
I had another fun linocut workshop this week in Dubai. I have done these at homes for small groups, in offices for work socializing events, in galleries for interactive events, and as part of large art festivals. They’re a great creative outlet for anyone to try, with no experience necessary and unique results for every artist.
RAK Arts x Khawla Gallery Linocut Workshop
It was a fun linocut workshop yesterday in Abu Dhabi, talking print with the fine folks at RAK Art and Khawla Art & Culture.
Abu Dhabi Linocut Workshop
I’ll be giving a linocut workshop at Khawla Arts in Abu Dhabi on July 5th at 10am. Carve and print your own design within two hours! No experience necessary.
Dubai Linocut Printmaking Workshop
I hosted a linocut printmaking workshop at Hay Designs in Dubai this week. I was lucky to meet and work with talented designers from all over the world. Over the two-hour class, I introduced the historic technique and instructed drawing, carving, and printing techniques. It was a fun event and I always look forward to the opportunity to share my favorite process with other interested creatives.
Conversation at Zerzura Books
On Sunday, February 18, at 3pm, I’ll be having a conversation about the end of the world at Zerzura Books in Alserkal Avenue. I’ll start by speaking about topics from my book The End is at Hand with shop owner Alex Warren, then we’ll open up the discussion to attendees about their thoughts and curiosities. It’s meant to be fun, open, and thought-provoking.
More details and free registration here.
Fascinating Nouns Podcast
I recently had a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Daniel Glenn from Fascinating Nouns about the end of the world. We talk about doomsday cults, Mouse Utopia, Chicken Little, and how we are just nine missed meals from total anarchy.
