Show Notes: s3e104 with Betty Winkler
In this episode of Platemark, Ann sits down with Betty Winkler to explore her dual career as a master of carborundum collagraphy and a dedicated art therapist. They dive into her technical innovations—such as her preference for plexiglass plates—and discuss her book, which aims to demystify this tactile, non-toxic printmaking method. Betty shares how her background in the collaborative world of the print studio seamlessly informs her work in therapy, viewing both as powerful tools for communication and healing.
From the grit of the carborundum to the deep emotional layers of trauma therapy, Betty’s journey is a testament to the idea that creativity is a fundamental human trait. Whether you are a seasoned printmaker or curious about the intersection of art and psychology, this interview offers a fascinating look at a life dedicated to the plate and the person.
People can find an EMDR therapist at this website. I trained with Dr. Parnell. "Resource Tapping" is the technique I mention as "anti-stress". https://parnellemdr.com
Carb Plate #1 - Gray Scale - PROOF and PLATE. From the book, Carborundum Collagraph Printmaking.
Carb Plate #2 - Brushes and Darkening - PROOF and PLATE (tan color is protective backing, never removed from plexiglass). From the book, Carborundum Collagraph Printmaking.
Showing one application of paste (outer edges) and 2 applications (inner). From the book,
The initial supplies needed to make carborundum paste. From the book, Carborundum Collagraph Printmaking.
Both carborundum collagraph and drypoint plates printed consecutively, wet-on-wet. Lower rose shows the dramatic difference in application of a darker and denser paste atop a lighter one. From the book, Carborundum Collagraph Printmaking.
Yama Prints.
Yama Prints.
Yama Prints.
Betty Winkler in the shop.
Betty Winkler. Brighton Beach, from the Beaches series. Etching, carborundum collagraph and drypoint on Nideggan. 20 x 24 in. Printed at Yama Prints.
Rafael Ferrer. palmar. Carborundum collagraph and etching. 17.5 x 47 in. Printed at Yama Prints.
Martha Diamond. Cityscape Gray. Carborundum collagraph, multi-plate, multi-color. 27.25 x 35.5 in. Printed at XPress.
[Detail] Martha Diamond. Cityscape Gray. Carborundum collagraph, multi-plate, multi-color. 27.25 x 35.5 in. Printed at XPress.
Suzanne Nessim. Woman & Pelican. Carborundum collagraph and drypoint, single plate, multi-color. 22.5 x 15 in. Printed by the artist.
Betty Winkler. Endurance Mandala 1. Collage. 26 x 20 x 0.25.
Some elements are torn old prints of mine. This series is borne of my work as a therapist, working with traumatized adults. Each Mandala is a composite portrait, of people who I had the honor to know at very deep levels.
Curator / Podcaster / Blogger / Cyclist
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, writer, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. Formerly Shafer was associate curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art. She has also held positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the National Gallery of Art. Shafer has a BA from The College of Wooster and an MA from Williams College. (Photo credit: Becky Redett)
Show Notes: s3e103 with Dennis McNett (AKA Wolfbat)
