Viridian Press: The Studio of John Loane

The history of printmaking in Australia is rich and diverse and this exhibition, drawn from the studio of Viridian Press, will provide context to the tradition of artists who have worked collaboratively with specialist printers who assist them to interpret and realise their work in print media. Viridian Press was founded by master printer John Loane who studied printmaking at the Victorian College of the Arts during the 1970s and in 1981 was the founding director of what is now known as the Australian Print Workshop. Since establishing his own workshop, Loane has worked with a wide range of artists including Brent Harris, Aida Tomescu, Peter Tyndall and Louise Forthun.

Free public talks at the Melbourne Art Print Fair.

Learn all about prints and the various methods of printmaking as well as hear from leading contemporary artists and expert printers about the highly skilled process of creating limited edition original prints.

Friday 7 February

4pm                Printer Adrian Kellett (Sunshine Editions) and artist Jon Campbell.

4.30pm          Print Publisher Kirsty Grant (Kaleidoscope Editions) and artist Melinda Harper.

Saturday 8 February

1pm                Printer & Publisher Trent Walter (Negative Press) in Conversation with Viridian Press Director & Printer John Loane.

4.30pm          Printer Stewart Russell (Spacecraft) and Artist Lisa Waup.