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Fiction: A Figurative Abstraction Exhibit of Clay Monoprints

This Friday, January 2nd, I’ll have an exhibit opening featuring clay monoprint works — a medium developed in Pennsylvania. The collection of works focuses on art that can be considered figurative abstraction: recognizable, real-world forms portrayed in abstract ways.

Large Success for a “Medium” Art Series

The Medium series of art presentations was a lot of fun to pull together and wonderful to see as both a presenter and audience member, during which I took quite a few notes!

“Medium” Presentations Schedule

Andy Smith of Visual Realia, LLC, has curated a set of seven arts presentations focusing on art mediums across two weeks, working in space provided by the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. All presentations are offered free of charge to the general public.

Pennsylvania Farms — In Clay

Thanks to the Brandywine Museum of Art staff for the opportunity to attend a plein air day in October (2024) at the historic Kuerner Farm in Chadds Ford.

AI Meets the Monoprint

Ready for artificial intelligence to chat with you about clay monoprints? Or perhaps listen to an AI radio segment?

"The Lyons Share" Exhibit Article Updated
Lyons' Share Exhibit Opens September 5th at the Chester County Art Association

The Chester County Art Association shares the works of four active clay monoprint artists in their upcoming exhibit, “Lyons’ Share,” running from September 8th through the 24th. Learn more, including insights from the artists, in the Culture On The Line article linked here.

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Visual Realia Exhibit at York's Out Door Country Club
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YouTube Video of Visual Realia Clay Monoprints

A YouTube video discussing numerous clay monoprints by Andrew Smith of Visual Realia is now available at this link. The prints included are being exhibited throughout 2023 in various locations.

A YouTube video discussing numerous clay monoprints by Andrew Smith of Visual Realia is now available at this link. The prints included are being exhibited throughout 2023 in various locations.

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Clay Monoprint Technique Demo Video

Here’s a half-hour look at some of the most common techniques used in designing a clay monoprint.

The Facebook live event was cosponsored by Visual Realia and the Hanover Area Arts Guild, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Note: Hovering over the video should bring up several icons for better control, including one to view the video in a larger full-screen view.

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