Mortlake Print Exchange

Each Fall Mortlake and Company invites print makers to participate in a themed exhibition and print exchange as part of the Mortlake Book Fair festivities. Participating artists submit a limited number of prints, which are then exchanged with the other artists work. In addition to exhibiting the prints in its gallery throughout September, Mortlake and Company will also host two receptions [ see dates below ].
Print Exchange curated by Brian Cotnoir & William Kiesel - 2018 Theme:

Ascent Through Descent
Many esoteric traditions have in their practice ideas of descent into the underworld in order for the soul to ascend. In alchemy it is the nigredo the black stage, an opening of the body, a descent into matter before its rebirth. Or, consider the shaman’s descent into, and travels through, the underworld in pursuit of healing. In our stories of the gods we hear of Orpheus’ descent into Hades to retrieve his love Eurydice. Or, of the Harrowing of Hell, Christ’s descent into hell before his resurrection. It is an idea that is repeated in many ways, throughout many cultures and spiritual traditions.
Participating Artists
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Brent Aaron
Michelle Anderst
Richard 'Bokar' Capuro
Brian Cotnoir
David D'Andrea
Rik Garrett
Travis Lawrence
John Leary
Drew Meger | Corey Press
Carlos Melgoza
Tom Schurr
Nina Pluska
Max Razdow
Liv Rainey-Smith
Brandi Strand
Faith Sponsler
Tim Svenonius
J. Swofford
Joseph Uccello
Benjamin A. Vierling
Parker Wrenn
 In addition to individual prints, a limited number of complete sets from the exhibition will be available for sale. Contact us for inquiries.

Print makers interested in participating in the 2019 print exchange should contact Mortlake and Company for details.
Mortlake and Company
121 Prefontaine Place South
Seattle, WA 98144