From its beginning in 1995, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking’s mission has been to support, preserve and advance the art of original prints. Located in a converted stone carriage house in Norwalk, Connecticut, CCP is equipped to accommodate intaglio, lithography, monotype, silkscreen, woodblock printing, papermaking, book arts and digital processes. This year, with the CCP’s Members Show, on display through February 9, viewers are also being introduced to the interior thoughts, dreams and passions that are fueling the work of this multi-aged and multi-talented community. With the theme “Under the Influence” to guide them, members responded with wide-ranging essays that have accompanied their art as wall text. Kimberly Henrikson, CCP’s executive director, said that she has been delighted by the responses not only of the participating members, but of the visitors who … [Read more...] about PRINTMAKING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: DREAMS AND PASSIONS FUEL MULTI-TALENTED COMMUNITY
