Just some of the colorful pinwheels made in the IUS printshop on Sept. 9
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About Me
- Susan Moffett
- I grew up in Dallas, Texas but have lived in Southern Indiana for 30 years. My BFA was completed at Texas Tech University where I studied with printmakers Lynwood Kreneck and Terry Morrow. I went to Northern Illinois University for my MFA and studied with printmaker David Driesbach. I am a professor of Fine Arts and Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, teaching printmaking, drawing and foundation level studio courses. I have also taught at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN, worked at the Belfast Print Workshop in Northern Ireland and am a founding member of PYRO Gallery in Louisville, KY
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The pinwheels were pretty fun to make, although a little overwhelming at the start. With no experience at all with printmaking, I felt like it took me a while to understand what what going on; what would look good and what would look bad. They experience will probably be helpful for ideas about overall composition, and planning a project out instead of just jumping in without a plan.
I'll admit I had reservations about making pinwheels. The image of a pinwheel still just conjures up junior high school arts and crafts. As we got into to project, though, I forgot about the subject. It was more about completing the group installation to get our message across. It worked,people asked many questions about the display. They stopped, asked questions, and took time to think about renewable energy. I really enjoy the freedom of printmaking. It helps my drawing and vice versa - I can turn a print into a drawing and make drawings into prints. Every line I have made printmaking has been a process. Every mark requires some thought, planning, or experimentation. When I am printmaking, I think more about composition and craftsmanship - both, things that I constantly have to remind myself of when drawing. If nothing else, variety in creating art helps me stay focused and disciplined. I don't ever plan to get bored making art every day.
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