In this episode of Platemark, I talk with Judith Solodkin, a renowned master printer and founder of SOLO Impression. Judith shares her extensive experience, from being the first woman to graduate from the Tamarind Master Printer program to her unique work in digital embroidery. She reflects on her collaborations with notable artists like Louise Bourgeois and Sonya Clark, and her teaching role at various art institutions. We talk bout Judith’s passion for wearable art, specifically her creation of one-of-a-kind hats. Additionally, we discuss the technical and collaborative aspects of printmaking and embroidery, as well as the importance of documenting and preserving artistic processes and works.
Cover image: Grace Graupe-Pillard
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June Wayne. Near Miss, 1996. Lithograph. 26 x 32 ½ in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
Joyce Kozloff. Now, Voyager I, 2007. Color lithograph with glitter. 31 ½ x 31 ½ in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
James Rosenquist (American, 1933–2017). Paper Clip, 1974. Ten-color lithograph. 36 ½ x 69 in. (92.7 x 175.3 cm.). Published and printed by Petersburg Press.
Nancy Spero (American, 1926–2009). Torture in Chile, from the A. I. R. Print Portfolio, 1975. Lithograph. Sheet and image: 22 1⁄4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm.). Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
Dotty Attie. The Forbidden Room, 1998. Lithograph. Sheet: 18 x 24 in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
Howardena Pindell. Peters Squares Waterfall Johnson Vermont, 1986. Color woodcut with collage on various Asian papers. 26 1/2 x 36 in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
Lois Dodd. Mirror, 1975. Stone lithograph. 15 x 18 in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
Alice Neel. Portrait of Judith Solodkin, 1978. Lithograph. 30 x 22 in. Printed and published by SOLO Impression, Bronx.
Philip Pearlstein (American, 1924–2022). Iron Bed and Plastic Chair, 1999. Oil on canvas. 59 ½ x 39 1/2 in.
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