Social Studies

Artists have long recognised printmaking as a democratic, inexpensive, and graphically striking way to communicate social and political messages, often referencing or incorporating historical printed matter for effect. This exhibition presents the work of Brook Andrew, Emily Floyd and David McDiarmid, who employ printmaking as part of their multi-disciplinary practices to explore a range of contemporary issues.

Image credit: Brook Andrew, Bringing up the bodies without fear or favour 2016, colour photolithograph with hand-colouring and collage of cut photolithographs; edition 24/30, Geelong Gallery, Purchased with funds generously provided by Christine Bell in memory of Dr Colin Holden and Christopher Bell, Robert Salzer Foundation Acquisition Fund, and the Sybil Craig Bequest Fund, 2017, © the artist