Show Notes: s3e89 with Nick Ruth
In this episode of Platemark, I sit down with artist and educator Nick Ruth to discuss his multifaceted approach to art. Nick, who lives in Rochester and teaches at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, shares insights into his work across various media, including painting, drawing, and printmaking. We talk about his creative process, particularly his use of monoprints as a space for experimentation and growth. We talk about his inspirations, such as the bizarre charm of cell towers and the intriguing backs of road signs, and how these elements serve as metaphors for human communication. We also discuss the evolution of his work over time and explore broader themes of art education, the impact of technology on human connection, and the artist's role in society.
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Nick on Hello, Print Friend (June 22, 2022) https://helloprintfriend.com/episode-145-nick-ruth
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Cobb’s Hill, 2020. Etching, aquatint, spitbite, and drypoint. Plate: 40 x 24 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Bouquet, 2014. Monoprint and colored pencil. 30 x 22. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Rte 14 Heading South, 2020. Monotype and relief on Kozo with magnets and nuts. 56 x 52 x 1 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Webb’s Crossing and 21, 2021. Photopolymer gravure. 15 ¼ x 11 ½. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Having Said That, 2015. Monoprint and colored pencil. 30 x 22 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Now This II, 2018. Monoprint. 14 x 11 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). Signs II, 2022. Pochoir, flocking, acrylic marker, laser-cut board, and spray paint. 30 x 22 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
Nick Ruth (American, born 1964). This Place V, 2022. Screenprint and monoprint, with colored pencil. 45 x 34 inches. Courtesy of the Artist.
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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)
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