This year’s donation to WAAM’s Paper Unframed Exhibition & Auction, MONA AND ME is one of my favorite little images inspired by printmaking experience at the Santa Reparata Graphic Art Centre in downtown Florence, Italy. Back in the summer of 2001 I had the privilege of studying there with Master Printers Ron Pokrasso and Dan Welden.
BID HER UP!
MONA AND ME / Solar Plate Etching / 1st State / 2001
“2025 Paper Unframed: Benefit Art Auction & Exhibition includes a selection of historical and contemporary artworks by distinguished artists of the Hudson Valley/Catskills Region and beyond. The annual benefit exhibition and auction will take place online through Live Auctioneers and in the galleries from October 2-5. The extensive selection of works on paper showcases the breadth of talent and interest by WAAM’s artistic community and provides opportunities for collectors of various stages and interests to support the institution.
Bidding will start at $100 for works by living artists and $250 for historic works by celebrated regional artists. Proceeds will go towards supporting WAAM contemporary exhibitions and art education programs serving artists and students in the Hudson Valley/Catskills Region.” -WAAM