Art Is…Monotypes and Monoprints

From the Art Is… series, this program illustrates modern techniques used in creating the water-based monotype, an art form dating from the 1700s (practiced by Rembrandt and Gauguin among others) that incorporates various media to create singular “prints.” Monotypes and monoprints (literally, one-of-a-kind prints) combine printmaking, painting, and drawing to build interesting displays of color, shape, and texture. Here, artists Nick Capaci and Jonde Northcut use a Plexiglas plate to spread the pigments on (and add texture using stencils and crumpled-up newspaper among other tools) as they create beautiful examples of the art form, striking the final print by pressing paper over the wet plate. Recommended for larger arts collections. Aud: H, C, P. (C. Block)