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Alchemy, ritual & performance in fine art printmaking - Paul Ferguson - 11-11-2025
The Printer's Grey : alchemy, ritual and performance in fine art printmaking
By Darren van der Merwe
"This project explores the interplay between alchemy, ritual, and performance in the fine art of printmaking, culminating in the concept of 'The Printer's Grey'. Situated in the liminal spaces of printmaking, it investigates the figure of the printmaker as a multifaceted persona—an alchemist, a priest, and a flâneur—using these roles to articulate the often-hidden processes that inform the creation of prints. Through a dialogue between theory and practice, the work seeks to demystify printmaking, emphasizing the importance of both the material and performative aspects in understanding the craft."
https://www.academia.edu/91837243/The_Printers_Grey_alchemy_ritual_and_performance_in_fine_art_printmaking