Making Edition

I understand that becoming a professional printmaker requires mastering the process of creating editions, so I reached out to Brian for guidance. He generously taught me the essential techniques involved in edition printing.

I’m truly grateful for his help—he showed me how to use paper as a guide for cutting, how to preserve paper and ink quality, and how to pay attention to every small detail throughout the printing process. He also explained how to select and evaluate final prints, which was incredibly valuable.

Thanks to his guidance, I now feel much more confident in my ability to produce professional editions—an important step forward in my artistic development and future career.

Formation

Limited edition of 4

Etching on somerset paper

55.5 x 47.5 cm, 2025

Decomposition

Various edition of 4

Etching on somerset paper

55.5 x 47.5 cm, 2025

Element

Various edition of 4

Etching on somerset paper

55.5 x 47.5 cm, 2025

1. Choose the color you want and mix up color.
2. Confirm the color formula.
3. Using acetate film and masking take to reserve color,
4. Cutting the paper to the size you want.
5. Using marker pen to making registration line.
6. After soaking the paper keep it under the polythene to keep wet.
7. Using whiting and ammonia to de-greasing the plate.
8. Using two train trail steels give some hight and using roller to ink up the color.
9. Put inked plate in the middle of the registration line.
10. Put all the edition prints together and select.
11. Using scalpel to clean some dirts.

Casting Silicone

I’ve always been drawn to objects, which are a central theme in my artwork. In Unit 1, I created a series of wax sculptures. This term, I wanted to experiment with new materials, so I began exploring metal casting and other casting techniques.

I’ve since learned how to work with silicone moulds and sand casting. Sand casting is used for metals, while silicone moulds are ideal for materials like plaster and other low-temperature substances.

One of the objects I cast was a hagstone I found while mudlarking. After Professor Ulrike shared the folklore surrounding hagstones, I found the idea of casting it in metal even more compelling—it added a deeper layer of meaning and symbolism to the work.

6 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm

aluminium, bronze, pewter, soil, plaster casting, 2025

1. Using clay to stick object on the board.
2. Build clay wall around the object and leave enough space.
3. Mix up silicon and silicon base proportion depends on different silicon base brand .
4. Fill up the clay wall and leave it until dry.

Sand Casting

1. Fill up the sand box with sand and make sure it's compacted.
2. Put object inside and covered with parting power.
3. Fill up the other half of sandbox and dig a liquid channel.
4. Dig a liquid hole.
5. Melting the metal.
6. Pour metal liquid into the sandbox.
7. Open the sandbox when it cold.
8. Take out the metal object.
9.Cut off the extra part.
10. Drill the hole inside the matel.
11. Polish the edge.
12. Clean the metal and put wax coat.

Curation

During Unit 2, I participated in three exhibitions—one solo and two group shows. These experiences were incredibly valuable and taught me a great deal about both the creative and practical aspects of presenting artwork.

My solo exhibition, in particular, was a major learning experience, as I had to manage every aspect on my own. I learned how to select and curate my works, as well as techniques for hanging and displaying them effectively. I also took responsibility for borrowing equipment, designing the poster and exhibition layout, and handling basic marketing—such as putting up posters around the university and in public spaces.

Additionally, I learned how to invite an audience, prepare for the private view, and speak to visitors about my inspiration and artistic process. These tasks helped deepen my understanding of exhibition planning and curation, and gave me greater confidence in presenting my work professionally.

1. Select prints and put all artwork on the floor.
2. Thinking of hanging technic.
3. Cutting steels into small pice .
4. Placing the prints on the wall and adjust.
5. Thinking about hiding the cable.
6. Measure the wall to confirm size poster.
7. Design poster, layout, context and print out.
8. Promoting exhibition and invite audience.
10. Document the exhibition.

Making Edition

Formation

Decomposition

Element

1. Choose the color you want and mix up color.

2. Confirm the color formula.

3. Using acetate film and masking take to reserve color,

4. Cutting the paper to the size you want.

5. Using marker pen to making registration line.

6. After soaking the paper keep it under the polythene to keep wet.

7. Using whiting and ammonia to de-greasing the plate.

8. Using two train trail steels give some hight and using roller to ink up the color.

9. Put inked plate in the middle of the registration line.

10. Put all the edition prints together and select.

11. Using scalpel to clean some dirts.

Casting Silicone

1. Using clay to stick object on the board.

2. Build clay wall around the object and leave enough space.

3. Mix up silicon and silicon base proportion depends on different silicon base brand .

4. Fill up the clay wall and leave it until dry.

Sand Casting

1. Fill up the sand box with sand and make sure it's compacted.

2. Put object inside and covered with parting power.

3. Fill up the other half of sandbox and dig a liquid channel.

4. Dig a liquid hole.

5. Melting the metal.

6. Pour metal liquid into the sandbox.

7. Open the sandbox when it cold.

8. Take out the metal object.

9.Cut off the extra part.

10. Drill the hole inside the matel.

11. Polish the edge.

12. Clean the metal and put wax coat.

Curation

1. Select prints and put all artwork on the floor.

2. Thinking of hanging technic.

3. Cutting steels into small pice .

4. Placing the prints on the wall and adjust.

5. Thinking about hiding the cable.

6. Measure the wall to confirm size poster.

7. Design poster, layout, context and print out.

8. Promoting exhibition and invite audience.

10. Document the exhibition.

Contexts

Exhibitions & Publications