DIY Rollers: Demonstration by Ross Mazzupappa and Christina Humble

Ross Mazzupappa has worked to develop a DIY roller process that is affordable and accessible for most artists. In this demonstration, Ross discusses the general process, and how the idea has developed over the past two years with the help of Christina Humble assisting. This is primarily an information session. *********************** PrintEXPO is PrintAustin's annual print fair featuring artists and print shops from around the world. In In 2021, PrintEXPO returned as a virtual conference and online exhibition and this video is part of that programming. https://www.printexpo.org/ PrintAustin is an artist-led nonprofit working with local venues and artists to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking. Our annual festival takes place January 15-February 15, offering printmaking focused experiences and programming. https://www.printaustin.org/ Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @printaustin *********************** ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ross Mazzupappa (he/him/his) is a multidisciplinary artist who incorporates printmaking, photography, and digital imaging. His work explores themes of labor, industry, place, memory, and history of the Rust Belt region. He attended Youngstown State University where he received a BFA in Studio Art Printmaking/Painting. Ross went on to receive a MA in Printmaking with a minor in Sculpture and an MFA in Printmaking with a minor in Photography from the University of Iowa. He is also a technical researcher and has developed several processes; including a photomechanical etching technique, affordable roller/brayer making, and various designs for specialized equipment. His work has been shown nationally and internationally in various juried exhibitions, portfolios, and collections. Ross is the Assistant Teaching Professor of Printmaking and Photography at BGSU since 2015. View more of Mazzupappa's work: https://rossmazzupappa.weebly.com/ Christina Humble (she/her/hers) received both her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Education degree at Youngstown State University. She graduated from American University in Washington, DC with her Masters in Fine Arts in Studio Art. Christina is an interdisciplinary artist who works in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and video. The themes of her work are often based on self reflections and personal observations that she re-conveys into broader ideas about society. She has worked and shown nationally and internationally. Christina is currently an adjunct professor at Adrian College where she teaches foundations, 2D design, painting, and printmaking. View more of Humble's work: https://christinahumbleart.weebly.com/