International artist Takeshi Takahara offers public lecture and workshop on intaglio printmaking Feb. 11-13, 2017

Lecture:
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Building, Room A116

Workshop:

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13
, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Room 313

Takeshi Takahara has had over 40 solo exhibitions and more than 80 competitive, invitational and group exhibitions, both in the U.S. and internationally. His recent work investigates the phenomena of natural resources, such as water, and challenges the boundaries of traditional print by creating a series of dimensional pieces that incorporate both encaustic (old) and digital technology (new).



During his lecture, "Why Intaglio Prints," Takahara will share his work and insights into his creative process as well as observations on his life and near 40 years of teaching printmaking. He began his academic career at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, where he taught art and established a printmaking program. He joined the University of Michigan faculty in 1982 and has since taught foundation drawing, life drawing, printmaking, and intaglio, which is his specialized area of expertise. In addition, he has held visiting artist positions at Nagoya University of Arts in Nagoya, Japan, and at Kyoto Seika University in Kyoto, Japan.

In 2005, Takahra was named an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in recognition of his consistently outstanding performance in undergraduate teaching. The Thurnau professorship is one of the highest honors accorded to University of Michigan faculty.

This program is a part of the Experience the Arts 2010 program. For more information, please contact Lui Lui at only_bygrace@msn.com.