Show Notes: S3E97 with Chuck Webster
In this episode of Platemark, Ann talks with artist Chuck Webster. They talk about Chuck's lifelong passion for drawing, his impulsive and therapeutic approach to daily drawing practices, and his use of diverse materials, including vintage paper. Chuck reflects on the role of form and content in his work, the importance of not knowing and mystery in art, and his experiences in lithography, etching, and watercolor monotype. They talk about his use of old paper, his fascination with craftsmanship, and how his antique dealing assists his artistic practice. Their conversation reveals Chuck’s dedication to exploring and pushing the boundaries of art, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a deep appreciation for history and materials.
USEFUL LINKS
https://www.chuck-webster.com/
IG @chuckwebster
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Houses Under the Sea, 2014. Three-plate aquatint and etching. Sheet: 38 x 43 in. Printed and published by Wingate Studio, Hinsdale, NH.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Large Hearted Boy, 2015. Four-plate aquatint and etching. Sheet: 29 x 22 ½ in. Printed and published by Wingate Studio, Hinsdale, NH.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Pantheon (Eclipse), 2019. Five-plate aquatint and etching. Sheet: 25 x 30 in.; plate: 16 x 13 in. Printed and published by Wingate Studio, Hinsdale, NH.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Bargain, 2014. Three-plate aquatint and etching. Sheet: 13 ¾ x 16 ¼ in. Printed and published by Wingate Studio, Hinsdale, NH.
Copper plates for Chuck Webster’s Pantheon (Eclipse), 2019, at Wingate Studios.
Andrew Mockler and Jennifer Marshall at Jungle Press.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Kemether House, Compartments, Drifting, 2014. Triptych of pulp painting, lithograph, screenprint, and woodcut. Printed and published by The Brodsky Center at PAFA, Philadelphia, PA.
Chuck Webster’s multi-plate lithograph in process at Jungle Press.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Spell, 2022. Watercolor monotype. Printed and published by Jungle Press, Brooklyn, NY.
Chuck Webster working on monotypes at Jungle Press.
Chuck Webster (American, born 1970). Bridge Ranger, 2019. Lithograph. 33 ½ x 25 in. Printed and published by Jungle Press, Brooklyn, NY.
Ann Shafer
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)
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