Ali Stump
I originally studied Sculpture at the Brera Academy in Milan. It wasn't until I moved to Cranbrook that I discovered the wonderful of world of Printmaking.
Most of my prints are collagraghs which are made from cutting into and tearing a prepared mount board plate. It's such a versatile method, allowing you to achieve both intaglio and relief in a single plate. I have recently been adding layers to my work by monoprinting on top of my collagraghs. There is an absolute joy in seeing elements of light and texture emerge through the many layers. I still enjoy the velvety black that lends itself so well to collagraph, but it is equally exciting to be entering a world of colour.
Most of my prints are collagraghs which are made from cutting into and tearing a prepared mount board plate. It's such a versatile method, allowing you to achieve both intaglio and relief in a single plate. I have recently been adding layers to my work by monoprinting on top of my collagraghs. There is an absolute joy in seeing elements of light and texture emerge through the many layers. I still enjoy the velvety black that lends itself so well to collagraph, but it is equally exciting to be entering a world of colour.