Annie Smits Sandano, Belinda Griffiths, Kylie Rusk | Women Making an Impression
Saturday, 3 May, 2:00pm – 2:45pm | Free
Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion celebrating the creativity and innovation of three mid-career, female printmakers who navigate multiple artistic disciplines with printmaking at the core of their practices. This conversation will explore the complex interplay between printmaking and other mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and installation art, and how these artists weave together diverse visual languages to craft compelling narratives.
The panel will delve into the specific challenges and opportunities encountered within the field of contemporary printmaking, as well as the pivotal mentors, communities, and experiences that have shaped their artistic trajectories.
Whether you are an experienced printmaker or new to the medium, this discussion offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the evolving dynamics of contemporary printmaking. It is particularly valuable for emerging artists seeking to navigate the complexities and possibilities within this multifaceted artistic landscape.
About Annie Smits Sandano:
Working in printmaking as well as a range of other media, I have exhibited extensively in New Zealand and abroad for over 16 years since graduating from Elam School of Fine Arts with Honours. Currently working in a purpose-built studio/gallery space in Hahei, Coromandel, I have lived and worked in Auckland, London in a Tannery Arts studio, and Florence Italy. My influences and references are broad and varied, and I work solo and collaboratively. My work always circles back to exploring the lush materiality of whatever media I use function of searching for works that express a universal language of optimism and joy – a reoccurring concern within my practice.
Instagram: @anniesmitssandanoart
Facebook: @ AnnieSmitsSandanoArt
Website: www.anniesmitssandano.com
About Belinda Griffiths:
Belinda Griffiths is a conceptual figurative artist based in Auckland. Working within the disciplines of painting and printmaking, her art explores the expressive power of the gestural mark. When coupled with depictions of the human form, this push and pull between mark and form seeks to connect us with a deeper understanding of the human experience. Belinda was the recipient of the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award (2010) and The Estuary Artwork and Ecology Award (2013). She has been selected as a finalist in several awards, The Wallace Art Award, NZ Painting and Printmaking Award, The Parkin Drawing Prize, Adam Portraiture Award.
Instagram: @belindagriffithsart/
Facebook: @BelindaGriffithsArt
Website: www.belindagriffiths.com
About Kylie Rusk:
Kylie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Arts in Auckland in 2007. In her final year at Elam, Kylie was awarded the Hahnemuhle printmaking award. Kylie has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions, primarily working in lithographic prints and acrylic on canvas board. Kylie Rusk feels a strong connection with the land and sea. Rusk’s passion and obsession for the landscape can be seen in many forms, as she finds herself drawn to the exploration of different angles and subtle variations in hues, texture, and light. Kylie considers that her artworks are not realism, instead her representation of the landscape, the feeling and memory she has towards the landscape.
Instagram: @Kylieruskart
Facebook: @Kylieruskartist
Website: www.kylierusk.co.nz