International print exhibit 'Global Matrix III' opening Oct. 9 at Peeler Art Center

Friday, October 4, 2013
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A painting from the 'Global Matrix III' print exhibit that opens on Oct. 9 at the Peeler Art Center.

"Global Matrix III: An International Print Exhibition" will open Wednesday, Oct. 9, at DePauw University's Richard E. Peeler Art Center.

The free exhibition, which is open to the public, will remain on view through Sunday, Dec. 15.

From humble origins as simple relief rubbings or patterns stamped onto paper and cloth, the art of the print has spread to all corners of the globe, growing and developing conceptually as a result of contributions by an ever-growing circle of international artists.

By drawing and manipulating an image matrix, artists have utilized the essence of the multiple to explore the varied possibilities of image, color and repetition. The proliferation of multiple images around the world has led to a shared culture of appreciation.

Styles and techniques identified with particular printmaking enclaves in various parts of the world can now be readily be observed in the works of artists spanning different languages, different cultures and separated by thousands of miles.

To date, the Global Matrix exhibits have featured a total of 165 works representing 142 individual artists from 31 countries around the world.

Global Matrix curators include Kathryn Reeves, professor of art and design at Purdue University; Kimberly Vito, associate professor of art and art history at Wright State University; Sean Caulfield, associate professor of art and design at the University of Alberta; and Craig Martin, director of the Purdue University Galleries.

Martin will present a public lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 5, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the Peeler Art Center auditorium. An opening reception will immediately follow.

Global Matrix III was developed by the Purdue University Galleries.

The galleries of the Peeler Art Center, located at the southwest corner of Hanna and Indiana streets, are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday 1--5 p.m., and are closed during university breaks and holidays.

Visit the Peeler Galleries online for more information about special events associated with this exhibition.

Persons may also contact Craig Hadley at 658-6556 or at craig-hadley@depauw.edu.

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