This major international group exhibition of prints was organized by the renowned French studio Atelier 63.  The show included the work of some 90 artist printmakers from France, Canada and The United States.  At the invitation of Atelier 63, The New York Society of Etchers curated a collection of prints, based upon an agreed to set of parameters for the event.    

The New Yorkers who contributed work to this important international showcase included:

Jennifer Ale, Judith Anderson, Ann Chernow, Sylvie Germain-Covey, Eduardo Fausti, Robin Fish, Stephen A. Fredericks, Andy Hoogenboom, Denise Kasof, Michael Krasowitz, Fred Mershimer, Steven Walker, Gwen Williams, Tom White, Michiko Yoshida and Bruce Waldman. 

A wide range of intaglio techniques combined with a broad variety of subject matter and technical expertise defined the American work.

Representing Presse Papier of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada were printmakers:

Suzie Allen, Aline Beaudoin, Denis Charland, Louise Courchesne, Alain Fleurent, Jean-Pierre Gaudreau, Mylène Gervais, Louise Hallé, Eneida Hernandez, Guy Langevin, Jo Ann Lanneville, Elisabeth Mathieu, Louise Lavoie Maheux, Christiane Ross, and Sean Rudman. 

The Presse Papier Studio is an artist-run center dedicated to contemporary printmaking, and was founded in 1979 to meet the creative necessities of a group of young artists. Today, the studio continually evolves to match new needs of its artist members.  Presse Papier is recognized internationally for its own exhibitions and is known as a reference for all artists interested in the techniques of printmaking. Presse Papier is located at 73, Saint-Antoine, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, G9A 2J2.  For information about the studio and its activities contact Suzanne Cloutier, Director, at 819-373-1980 or visit their website at http://sites.rapidus.net/atelier.presse.papier

Atelier 63 was founded 28 years ago by Joelle Serve who began her printmaking career in Stanley Hayter’s studio Atelier 17.  This exhibition represents a continuation in the series of major international printmaking events begun by her atelier more than two decades ago. Association Trace/Atelier 63 may be contacted directly at  www.trace2000.com for more information about its studio and programs.