Alexia Tala is a visual artist and independent curator with an MA in

Printmaking from Camberwell College of Arts. Her research on

contemporary artists using experimental printmaking techniques in

installations has uncovered a rapidly expanding movement in England and

beyond. She exhibits internationally and has recently curated several

major international events while maintaining a role as a visiting

lecturer in art institutions in both her home countries of the UK and

Chile.

In this book, Alexia Tala explores and investigates the new

experimental forms of printmaking, which are today pushing the

traditional boundaries of this technique in contemporary art. These

include the usage of photo-emulsion, glass and paper, Perspex and paint

stripper, printing with sand and digital prints mounted on relief

surfaces. This volume also considers the role of the moving image,

encaustic (wax) techniques for printing, transferring, collaging and

combining traditional prints with wax.

In addition to an evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of

these individual approaches, the author also offers an insight into the

experiences and concerns of contemporary artists displaying

experimental printmaking objects and installations for exhibition. Work

of over 30 British and International artists are illustrated giving the

reader practical examples and inspiration to explore for themselves the

experimental aspects of printmaking.

'The large-scale work is inspirational and the 112 page book is informative.'

In this book, Alexia Tala explores and investigates the new

experimental forms of printmaking, which are today pushing the

traditional boundaries of this technique in contemporary art. These

include the usage of photo-emulsion, glass and paper, Perspex and paint

stripper, printing with sand and digital prints mounted on relief

surfaces.