15 August 2013
'Making an Impact' - exciting new print exhibition at the University of Dundee
Image is of 'Arch 2 (Winter)' by Susan Derges.
A new exhibition of more than 60 rarely seen prints by major Scottish and international artists as well as staff and students
from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) has opened at the University of Dundee.
The exhibition, entitled 'Making an Impact', is being held at the Dalhousie Building until 27th September. It is being
staged by the University's Museum Services as part of the inaugural Print Festival Scotland (PFS), which is taking place at
venues in Dundee and throughout the country in August and September.
PFS accompanies Impact 8, the world's largest and most prestigious printmaking conference which the University is hosting
later this month. Examples of numerous types of printmaking techniques are showcased in the exhibition, including etchings,
screenprints, lithographs, mezzotints, monoprints and the latest digital printing technology.
One of the most notable inclusions, being exhibited in public for the first time in Dundee, is a recent acquisition for
the University, 'Arch 2 (Winter)' by Susan Derges, one of the most acclaimed photographic printmakers working today.
The large-scale work was purchased thanks to a grant from the Art Fund as part of an on-going project to build a collection
of art inspired by D'rcy Thompson, the University's first Professor of Biology.
Among the many other artists whose work can be seen in the exhibition are Joan Miro, John Piper, Stewart Carmichael,
Eduardo Paolozzi, Elizabeth Blackadder, John Bellany, Ian Hamilton Finlay and Toby Paterson, as well as recent Dundee
graduates such as Madeline MacKay and Ashley Nieuwenhuizen.
'We are delighted to be part of the Print Festival Scotland programme and to host this stunning exhibition of print work,' said
Matthew Jarron, Curator of Museum Services. 'This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase work from renowned international
artists alongside graduates and staff from DJCAD. This demonstrates the role that Dundee plays both as a beacon for cultural
activity and training ground for emerging creative talent.
'This is the first time many of these pieces have been shown in public, and we are excited to be exhibiting work purchased
thanks to our Art Fund grant. The legacy of D'Arcy Thomspon perfectly illustrates how art and science dovetail in Dundee,
a key feature of our bid to become UK City of Culture in 2017.
'Making an Impact is just one of the three exhibitions we will be holding as part of Print Festival Scotland during what
is a very exciting time for Dundee.'
The exhibition is open from Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm and is on show until 27th September. Admission is free.
For further information, call 01382 384310 or email museum@dundee.ac.uk.
Notes to editors:
Print Festival Scotland
Print Festival Scotland is the nation's largest ever celebration of print and printmaking. It has been organised to coincide
with IMPACT 8, the world's most prestigious printmaking conference, which is being hosted by the University of Dundee in
conjunction with partner organisations.
Forty events will be held in Dundee and at venues across Scotland from August 23rd to September 1st 2013. Print Festival
Scotland is a celebration of interdisciplinarity and exploration through the medium of print brought to the nation by partners
including:
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
- The University of Dundee
- Abertay University
- Dundee City Council
- Dundee Contemporary Arts
- V&A at Dundee
- DC Thomson & Co Ltd
- The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
- Scottish Print Network
The full programme for IMPACT 8 and Print Festival Scotland can be found at
www.conf.dundee.ac.uk/impact8/exhibitions.
UK City of Culture 2017 bid
Dundee is bidding to become the UK City of Culture in 2017. The first stage of the bid was submitted in April and it was
announced in June that Dundee had been shortlisted, along with Hull, Leicester and Swansea.
Dundee's strengths in the arts and creative industries is underlined by the fact that there were 2,414,362 attendances
recorded at cultural venues in the city last year. This will be enhanced by the V&A at Dundee, which will not only be
the iconic centrepiece of the regenerated waterfront but will take Dundee into a global circuit of cultural destinations,
generating 300,000 visits per year and creating 200 jobs.
Dundee is a creative city with a huge amount to offer and designation as UK City of Culture provides a perfect stage to
do it on at national and international levels.
More information about the bid and how you can play your part in supporting it can be found at www.wedundee.com.
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