"This was my first one....although I've been a member for a couple years, this was the first time I've been to the crawl. I've been to a luncheon, the most recent Christmas open house (fantastic!), the Benton print discussion at NAMA, and a few others. I live a couple blocks from the American Legacy gallery, but this is the first time I've been inside. It's been a self-protection ploy as I knew that once I was inside I would be in trouble! I enjoyed seeing all the prints available, but found those at the final gallery to be of no interest at all....and too expensive to boot. Different tastes I guess....." Dinah Henderson
Dr. William Eickhorst "Bill" has collected prints over the last 50 years and shared some of his collection with us this morning. To reach him and view his Manet, Bonnard, Cezanne and others you can reach him at (816) 587-1986 or email him eickhorst@missouriwestern.edu
"I was remembering the Print Crawls of the early years of the Print Society. A handful of people... It's just great to see all the new faces and enjoy the lively discussions, with the common thread of love of prints tying all these diverse people together." Catherine Vesce, Kansas City
There was talk about the works of Gene Kloss, her figurative drypoints and more obscure landscapes. Elizabeth Carroll asked how one determines which work to purchase. Melissa Behravesh gave this summation. If you are buying for financial reasons look for signature work. What you would recognize as a well known Gene Kloss. Say, her figurative work. If you are buying for personal reasons, go with work that resonates with you. Maybe the landscape.
Left, Jane and Eric Piper from Hyde Park said they were long time collectors. They said this was their first print crawl. Karl Marxhausen
Tim Reimer from Wichita, Kansas said he's been a member for two years. He has wanted to come in for the print crawl, but other things were going on. He decided to check it out. Karl Marxhausen
Two chine colle color lithographs by Hung Liu. Three minutes.
"Where else do you have the power to select a print that will go
into the collection of an internationally recognized institution." John Mallery, Program Director
Members create a buzz over the optical activity
of the Strandell work. Six minutes.
"I enjoyed the day. We saw quite a range of prints. Seems like we are pushing the boundaries of the definition of 'print'. Welcome to the 21st Century. Remember when photography was on the cutting edge? Now it is is digital and lenticular! It is all very interesting and exciting. The Print Society continues to get better and better." Susan Lawrence, Susan Lawrence Fine Art, Kansas City, MO
"I
think the Print Crawl was a huge success! Lots of new members attended
who had not been to any of the planned events! It was wonderful to see
such a large turnout." Brucie Hopkins, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes
"Karl it is always a pleasure to talk to members of the Society. I always get to know different members just a little better at each event. I hope this experience continues. Just like you - I would have voted for the Mary Strandell without any further ado." Richard Hamilton
"big change from just a few years ago - so many people it was hard to move around & get a good view of all the prints! always enjoy this program & the resulting purchase for the museum." greg schieszer
thanks for all who contributed their comments.
video and photos from karl marxhausen, print society member.
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