All in all there are 34 DL size prints by 17 printmakers interpreting the words of 11 writers

Images are printed in both landscape and portrait format

with remarkable variations in mediums and styles, as one would expect from such a diverse group of printmakers as those that make up the membership of Hunter Island Press

Each artist has printed an edition of ten of which one has been presented to the writer of the text (feeback from writers has been full of praise and amazement at the results of this collaborative process

Prints are available for sale at $30 each from this website or through Pardalote Press www.pardalote.com.au

As a bonus, Lyn expects to take the exhibition to NSW in 2009 for the National Haiku conference

HunterIsland Press has worked with The Eastern Shore Writers group to produce a collection of prints that respond to Haiku poems published by Pardalote Press. As part of Living Writers Week, an exhibition of the prints will be on show at the Rosny Library from the 15th of August.

Part of the editions will be for sale and enquiries can be directed through our promotions officer John Ingleton. Photos of the big event will be posted soon!

There are ten prints in each box and only ten sets plus an A/P and P/P have been produced. The works were chosen from submissions by 19 HIP members by Helen Wright, David Keeling and Ainstie Wagner.

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” Harvest 2008″ is the first in an annual boxed set of prints produced by members of Hunter Island Press in association with Meadowbank Estate which celebrates the 2008 grape harvest at Glenora Vineyard.

There will be a launch on July 12th at 1030am at the Tower Gallery, Meadowbank Estate, Richmond and this will be accompanied by an exhibition of related prints by HIP members.

Light refreshments will be available and we hope you can join us for this event.

A big congratulations to Diane Foster for her recent win in the print/drawing section of the Clarence Open Art Exhibition currently on show at the Rosny Schoolhouse Gallery. This exciting work is part of Diane’s current research into the aesthetics of mining and industrial landscapes. The exhibition runs until July 30th and includes photography and painting along with print and drawing.

Deborah Asmather at her Master of Art, Design and Environment exhibition at the Sandy Bay campus’ Fine Art Gallery.

In this body of work titled “Synthesis: harmonic of the translators’ argument” Deborah uses  a wide variety of print techniques ranging from intaglio

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Brett Littleton has an exhibition of recent works opening (between 4pm and 6pm) on Saturday June 28th at the Magnolia Cafe in South Hobart. This will be a joint exhibition with Jonathon Slater also adourning the walls of the cafe. The exhibition runs until July 25th.

There was the usual good food and wine supplied by the gallery staff to sustain the buyers

and, as usual, great prints were moving off the wall at a great rate.

The sale continues until the 26th and there are still a wide range of works available so make sure you make the time to race in and grab one of these original prints at the amazing price of only $25 (open Sat and Sun 12.00 - 4.00pm)

Christine Scott(follow the link for more of her superb work) is one of the many talented printmakers currently on show at the Rosny Schoolhouse Galleryin the annual Mini Print exhibition and sale. This is bargain time again with a fabulous range of work, all printed on a 21 x 21cm scale.

The exhibition runs until June 26th and the gallery is located at the Rosny Farm next door to Rosny shopping centre and the golf course. The historic building is worth a visit and makes an excellent gallery as well!