Graduate Printmaking

My Thesis show consisted of large wood block prints.  The images were architectural, based on old structures that I grew up with. Currently, I make mainly drawings.  My imagery has expanded into a more surreal world. I work at Bergdorf Goodman in their Visual Department helping with their window displays.  Working at Bergdorf has given me a view into an incredible world that I never knew existed. I have been shown in various group shows and continue to have a strong studio practice. Abigail Patterson, 2008

The work in my thesis show combined woodblock and digitally processed screen-printing; mixing antiquated and contemporary media. Layering of technology from different times is also reflected in the imagery. My more recent works are large assembled ink-wash drawings. I have been a printer at Pace Prints for two years and have enjoyed working on projects for major contemporary artists. I spend as much time as possible in my own studio. John Bartlett, MFA 2007

This 15” x 22” lithograph was made in 2007 and is entitled “Motto Tabetai,” which in Japanese means, “I want to eat more.”  The title reflects my inspiration and love for Japanese comics and my desire to make multiple prints.   In the year after graduating from Pratt, I have been an art assistant for the Sunny Days program at the Nightingale-Bamford School and for Art Workshop Experience.  I have volunteer student taught art classes at the School for Democracy and Leadership in Brooklyn, NY in order to gain experience in an urban public school setting.   I am currently working for Universal Screening Associates as a graphic designer and head salesperson.  Erika Lipkes, 2008

I have been shooting video and working with still frames.  The frames are reproduced as large scale watercolor paintings on paper using many layers of transparent washes.  In the past I was creating short movies, investigating themes like suspense, isolation, and mythology by filming characters in desolate urban scenes.  Instead of shooting short narrative movies, recently I have been exploring portraiture.  Erik Hougen, MFA 2008