132 - “Untitled” Intaglio, Edwin Kalke, Value: $150

• ARTIST Edwin Kalke
• TITLE "Untitled"
• MEDIA Intaglio print
• DIMENSION 11" h x 15.5" w
• VALUE $150

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Edwin Kalke,  professor emeritus of art at Carthage College, is recognized as a master printer and papermaker. While at Carthage, he taught courses in design, papermaking, drawing, printmaking and painting. Currently his studio research involves innovative print making techniques on handmade paper. Kalke passed away in October of 2016.

According to Kalke, he was always fascinated by the use of materials and processes. “Intuition and spontaneity play an important role in my handling of wet colored pulp to form sheets of paper,” said Kalke. “I use screen printed images to enhance the original colored paper surface. I often use collage, a wax resist batik technique, hand tinting and relief stamping to push the image’s development to a completed visual statement.”

Kalke showed his work regionally and nationally. He led teaching workshops and various conference presentations throughout the country. Kalke’s work is in numerous private collections and many regional and national museums.