Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Resident printmaker (screenprinting) 2000 – 2006
Pyramid Atlantic is a non-profit contemporary arts center dedicated to the creation and appreciation of hand papermaking, printmaking, digital arts, and the art of the book. Pyramid has provided opportunities for the discovery and creation of these fine arts through imaginative programming for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. An artist-centered community with an international and local following, Pyramid Atlantic brings print and paper arts to people all over the world.
The theme of the print portfolio was drawn from Franz Josef Haydn’s oratorio, THE CREATION. While absorbing the music, the group made drawings and prints and contemplated the beginning of the universe, moving from the void to the primal and momentous appearance of light and ensuing emergence of heaven, earth, celestial bodies, land, sea, plants and animals. They worked under Rollin’s direction and with Pyramid Atlantic staff, Helen Frederick, Director; Pepe Coronado, master printer; Mary Ashton, master papermaker, curators Andrea Pollan and Milena Kalinovska, along with their teacher.
Making Connections brings aspiring young artists from high schools in Washington, DC and Maryland together with professional artists in an intensive five-day learning experience at the Pyramid Atlantic studios. Making Connections allows high school students to explore writing and image making with master teachers through papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. Fifteen full-scholarship students experiment with various printmaking processes, make a series of prints, develop and complete written pieces, completing a hand-bound book during the week. The program culminates with an exhibition of student work and a public presentation.
