Huntington Art Students Visit Master Printmaker Dan Welden

The Huntington students are studying in classes taught by teacher Kasmira Mohanty and Kristin Singer. “Dan welcomed the students into his private printmaking studio, where they explored the process of creating etchings using polymer plates that Dan Welden pioneered the use of,” Ms. Singer said.

The day continued with a special screening of “Lasting Impressions,” a documentary about Dan’s life and work, which is soon to make its debut on the film festival circuit. “Students also toured Dan’s inspiring painting loft, soaking in the beauty and creativity of his workspace,” Ms. Singer said.

As the original pioneer of alternative printmaking since 1970, Dan Welden has been in the forefront of ‘health and safety’ in the arts.  As co-author of ‘PRINTMAKING IN THE SUN’ and director of Hampton Editions, Ltd., his 50 plus years of collaboration include artists such as Willem de Kooning, Eric Fischl, Kiki Smith, and Dan Flavin.  He has received international recognition through his residencies in China, Belgium, Cuba, Peru New Zealand, Australia, and other countries.

With 102 solo exhibitions to date, including the paramount exhibitor at the Cape Cod Museum of Art and travels to 54 countries on all seven continents, Mr. Welden was awarded a ‘lifetime achievement award’ from A/E Foundation in New York; a title of Professor Emeritus from Escuela de Bellas Artes in Cusco, Peru and most recently a Pollock/Krasner Foundation Grant.

“This magical day was filled with learning, growth and inspiration,” Ms. Singer said. “Students left reflecting on two profound questions: ‘Why live a creative life? and How can I live creatively?’ It was an unforgettable experience that sparked curiosity and deepened everyone’s passion for the arts.”