Represented with this group is a broad range of approaches that question, activate, inspire, educate and contribute to a critical discourse linked to environmentalism or sustainability. Some of these artists are exploring new technologies or products. Others are reviving older approaches. Some have eliminated volatile organic compounds and acids in their studios or are using biodegradable chemicals, DIY practices, or certified products and are embracing the opportunity to reuse, reclaim and recycle. This exhibition provides an overview of sustainable initiatives within the printmaking field and is intended to gauge where we are and share successes that demonstrate our ability to reduce hazards and environmental impacts without sacrificing quality or integrity.

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLY PRINT SYMPOSIUM: February 26, 2016, 8 am – 3 pm

A one-day symposium is scheduled to facilitate a network for the sharing and dissemination of information that will promote an ongoing dialogue and continued advancements in the field. The symposium will feature workshops, tours of the McMaster Museum print collection, a panel discussion and student and faculty exhibitions in the new Dr. Robert and Andrée Rhéaume Fitzhenry Studios and Atrium in Togo Salmon Hall, McMaster University. The symposium will end with the opening reception of the show in the McMaster Museum of Art at 3 pm.

To register for the free Environmentally Responsible Print Symposium on Friday, February 26, 2016 please contact: girardin@mcmaster.ca

This project is supported by Forward with Integrity, Office of the President, McMaster University.