In this interview with the director and founder of Lily Press and the Printmaking Legacy Project, Susan Goldman shares her passion for printmaking and documentary film making. Susan discusses her journey from discovering printmaking at Indiana University, Bloomington, to founding Lily Press and creating impactful documentaries like Midwest Matrix. She highlights her educational experiences, mentors, and the vibrant printmaking community she's built over time. Goldman also delves into her personal work, her love for screenprinting, and the balance of managing a studio while collaborating with renowned artists like Sam Gilliam. Her current projects include documentaries on Lloyd Menard and Rochelle Toner and exploring the evolution and impact of digital printmaking. Susan's reflections on the importance of documenting printmaking history and incorporating community and teaching into her work provide a comprehensive view of her dedication to the art form.
Episode image: Erwin Thamm
Midwest Matrix film: https://www.midwestmatrix.info/index.html
Printmaking Legacy Project: https://printmakinglegacyproject.org/index.html
IG: lily_press_studio
IG: goldmansusan
Spread from Journal of the Print World on Midwest Matrix.
Rudy Pozzatti.
Tracey Templeton, Wendy Calman, and Susan Goldman at Indiana University, Bloomington.
John Whitesell. Circus, 1981. Three-color lithograph. 19 x 25 in. Published by Normal Editions.
Susan Goldman. Squaring the Flower II, #15. Screenprint. 30 x 30 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.
Installation shot of Susan Goldman’s Squaring the Flower, McLean Project for the Arts, McLean, VA.
Cory Oberndorfer inspects proofs of Six Frozen Treats (after Dine) at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.
Elizabeth Martin Brown working on a Sam Gilliam edition at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.
Renee Stout. The Secret Keeper, 2010. Etching. Plate: 7 x 5 in.; sheet: 15 x 11 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville, MD.
Renee Stout working at Lily Press, Rockville, MD.
Viktor Ekpuk. Hip Sista, 2027. Screenprint. 30 x 22 in. Printed and published by Lily Press, Rockville,
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