00:03Using traditional methods to create contemporary prints in this Perth studio.
00:08These techniques are now emerging.
00:10Founder and artist Joe Darvill says the art of printmaking is unique in the digital age.
00:16It's got such an ancient history of slow making, it's not instant.
00:22Having time to think in our day and age, it's a real luxury.
00:26Around a dozen professional printmakers work out of this studio on the Swan River.
00:31A key focus for Joe, mentoring younger printmakers like 25-year-old Wadjuk, Baladong, Willman and Noongar artist Zali Morgan.
00:39But Joe, can you help me? Sorry.
00:42Joe was one of my teachers at uni and so we've had sort of this long-standing relationship now
00:48where we'll often print together or I still really seek her feedback or guidance on the work.
00:55Zali uses the art form to tell cultural stories.
00:58My work is really personal so it's a lot of place or site responsive or family histories.
01:06These artists are the only WA printmakers to be exhibiting in the Sydney Contemporary Art Fair next month.
01:12Zali will then head to Italy as the WA representative at this year's Venice Biennale.
01:17Local printmakers making a big splash on the art scene.
01:20Printmaking is becoming a big thing in WA. You'll be surprised.
01:25Encouraging others to try the ancient art form.
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