LOW-TECH PRINTMAKING: STENCILS & SCREENS w/ KERY RODRIGUEZ

Two-day | Friday, August 21 5:30-8:30PM AND Saturday, August 22, 3-6PM   

This two-day workshop will introduce participants to mesh printing, a low-tech printmaking process that combines modern DIY screen printing methods with late 19th century stencil-based image making.

Through the use of mylar stencils and modeling paste, adaptable printing matrices will be created from window screen mesh; these “screens” will be highly capable of transferring images onto a variety of different hard and fabric surfaces. This workshop aims to expand the participants’ understanding of historical stencil and mesh-based printing techniques while encouraging a low cost, DIY approach to printmaking.

__

As a multimedia artist, Kery Rodriguez’ practice initially began in garment intervention. Pre-owned clothing was used as a site for countercultural expression. His work now explores reuse and recontextualization across collage, digital design, and alternative printmaking. Across these mediums, Kery maintains a grounded focus in process and experimentation. With this approach, he has been able to develop an adaptable low cost printmaking method that can work on a variety of surfaces.

Through facilitating collaborative learning environments, he aims to share accessible creative tools that encourage participants to rethink material use.