International Touring Print Show

May 7 – May 28

Curated by Umbrella Studio, Townsville, Australia.

2012 marked the 10th anniversary of Compact Prints presented by Umbrella Studio contemporary arts. This unique international biennial print exchange and touring exhibition has grown in reputation and size since its conception in 2002.
Compact Prints 2012 features the works of North Queensland’s printmaking talent, alongside national and international artists, displayed in framed in CD jewel cases. There is a comprehensive overview of the range of printmaking possibilities by 166 artists from 21 countries.
This small sized art invites close inspection of the range of themes displaying a variety of traditional and digital works including relief, intaglio, serigraph and new media printmaking, Compact Prints 2012 is a collection of stunning work from our global community of printmakers.  For the first time in 2013, Umbrella Studio travels their signature, biennial exhibition to Galleries, Universities and exhibition venues around the world.  Following exhibitions in Australia and at two other NZ galleries Compact Prints 2012 tour arrives at Art at Wharepuke before going on to Singapore.
The exhibition includes work by past graduates and current students from North Tec Kerikeri’s BAA Visual Arts Degree course.