A Collection of New Works by Ventura County’s Only Printmaking Group
Established in 2007, the inkspots of San Buenaventura are a group of artists dedicated to creating original prints using a variety of techniques, including etching, collagraph, linocut, monoprint, monotype, woodblock, and digital manipulation. This year, for the first time, the group is unveiling a unique fusion of fabric art and printmaking at their 16th annual exhibition, held at 643 Project Space—an alternative gallery designed to give early-career artists opportunities to exhibit their work.
The “Visual Dialogue” exhibit will feature the works of Christina Altfeld, Margarita Cantú, Beverly Decker, Sarah Fuller, Virginia Furmanski, Bay Hallowell, Melissa Knapp, Sandra McCullough, Inés Monguió, Danelle Moon, Nathanael Read, Leslie Plimpton, and Yasemin Zografos. The artists’ styles are as unique as they are, with members hailing from Ventura, Ojai, Summerland, and Santa Barbara. Some are also members of organizations like the Los Angeles Printmaking Society, the California Society of Printmakers, and the Santa Barbara Printmakers.
The artist opening reception will take place on Nov. 1, from 5–8 p.m. at 643 Project Space, located at 643 Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 93001.
Gallery hours are Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 1–4 p.m., and by appointment. For appointments, email [email protected].
A different printmaking demonstration will be held each Saturday in November, showcasing techniques such as collagraph, woodcut, monotype, drypoint, and photopolymer printing.
