Red Press Collaborative

7 November 2024 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm11/07/2024 06:30pm 11/07/2024 8:30pm Red Press Collaborative The 2024 Red Press Collaborative program welcomes Michael Weigman, artist, printmaker, and educator, to campus for a special week of events. Weigman received his Master of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University with a focus in printmaking. Much of Weizmann's work explores a personal mythos, combining elements of his suburban upbringing, obsession with history, and fascination with subcultures found in extreme metal music. He has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally, and has organized art exhibitions in Ohio and its surrounding states. Beyond being a practicing artist, Weigman currently manages the print shop Upright Press, is a member at the Columbus Printed Art Center, and is a freelance illustrator. He also has experience as a faculty member at multiple academic institutions, most recently at Ohio State University. Artist Statement: My work explores fascinations with underground subcultures from my youth and my interest in industrial era history. These two disparate sources clash, creating an abstract mythology used to illustrate my vision of contemporary issues. I employ printmaking as my primary medium due to its legacy as a mass communication device for the working class. Weigman will work on the publication of his print from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM each day in Bliss Hall (room 4025). He will present a portfolio talk and hold a reception Wednesday, November 6, at 3:30 PM, also in room 4025. The final publication will be made available to the public via a donation of $125. To learn more about Weigman and his work, please visit www.michaelweigman.com. For more information, contact Katie Merrill, Cliffe College Coordinator of Community Engagement and Events, at 330.941.2307 or kamerrill@ysu.edu. 4025 Art Teaching Lab Katherine A. Merrill UTC public
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The 2024 Red Press Collaborative program welcomes Michael Weigman, artist, printmaker, and educator, to campus for a special week of events. Weigman received his Master of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University with a focus in printmaking. Much of Weizmann's work explores a personal mythos, combining elements of his suburban upbringing, obsession with history, and fascination with subcultures found in extreme metal music. He has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally, and has organized art exhibitions in Ohio and its surrounding states. Beyond being a practicing artist, Weigman currently manages the print shop Upright Press, is a member at the Columbus Printed Art Center, and is a freelance illustrator. He also has experience as a faculty member at multiple academic institutions, most recently at Ohio State University. Artist Statement: My work explores fascinations with underground subcultures from my youth and my interest in industrial era history. These two disparate sources clash, creating an abstract mythology used to illustrate my vision of contemporary issues. I employ printmaking as my primary medium due to its legacy as a mass communication device for the working class. Weigman will work on the publication of his print from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM each day in Bliss Hall (room 4025). He will present a portfolio talk and hold a reception Wednesday, November 6, at 3:30 PM, also in room 4025. The final publication will be made available to the public via a donation of $125. To learn more about Weigman and his work, please visit www.michaelweigman.com. For more information, contact Katie Merrill, Cliffe College Coordinator of Community Engagement and Events, at 330.941.2307 or kamerrill@ysu.edu.

Cost

Entry to this event is free and open to the public. The final publication will be made available to the public via a donation of $125.

Parking

Parking for events held in Bliss Hall is available in the Wick Avenue Deck (M30) for a $5 fee payable in cash only.