In s3e49, Platemark host Ann Shafer talks with Valpuri Remling, collaborative printer and manager of the pro workshop at Tamarind Institute, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, which was established in 1960 by the legendary June Wayne in order to preserve and promote the art of lithography. Valpuri, a native of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, graduated from the program in 2009. After working at Helsinki Litho with Matti Hintikka and Kalle Berg, Valpuri returned to Albuquerque in 2015 to assume the position of printer and workshop manager from Bill Lagattuta, Tamarind’s longtime collaborative printer. In her role, Valpuri collaborates with visiting artists, manages multiple publishing projects, and advises other workshops and manufacturing entities on best practices in lithography. Every year she directs the research of Tamarind apprentice printers and mentors the next generation of lithographers.

Ann and Valpuri talk about growing up on the Artic Circle, how the two Tamarind shops function side by side, research into new lithograph tools and techniques, the printshop ballet, collaborating with artists, being true to oneself, and the surprising opportunity for artists to have work printed at Tamarind by students.

Brandon Gunn, Tamarind Master Printer, Director of Education, and Professor of Practice.

Arikah Lynne, 2023–24 Apprentice Printer.

Brandon Gunn demonstrating a rainbow roll for a cohort.

Bill Lagattuta, Marjorie Devon, and Rodney Hamon.

Rodney Hamon and Bill Lagattuta with a cohort.

Alyssa Ebinger and Valpuri Remling in the pro shop.

Kylee Aragon Wallis, Gallery Director.

Tamarind founder June Wayne.

Garo Antreasian and Clinton Adams.

Diana Gaston, Director.

Marge Devon, retired Director.

Matti Hintikka, Valpuri Remling, and Kalle Berg at Helsinki Litho.

Adam Ostreicher. The Procession, 2007. 5-plate etching and aquatint.

Tru Ludwig. Ask Not…, 1997. Etching and aquatint, engraving, and softground etching. 36 x 24 in.

Tusche test stone.

Jeffrey Gibson (American, Mississippi Choctaw-Cherokee, born 1972). Mighty Real, 2021. Four-color lithograph. Sheet: 36 11/16 x 25 ¼ in. Published by Tamarind Institute; printed by Valpuri Remling and Lindsey Sigmon.

 

USEFUL LINKS

Tamarind Institute website: www.tamarind.unm.edu

Map to find Tamarind-trained shops and printers: www.tamarind.unm.edu/map/fatp_map.html#

Instagram accounts

@tamarindinstitute

@tamarindeducation

@valpuriremling

 

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