"My passion for lithography was ignited when I was a student at the South Australian School of Art" ~ Susan Dorothea White
PRINTS
Susan White produces her own prints, by hand, in her studio. A complete list of the artist's editioned prints (about 100) is in The Printworld Directory of Contemporary Prints and Prices (2006).
Since 1980, White's prints have represented Australia in over 50 international biennales and exhibitions in Japan, Korea, UK, USA, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia, Poland, etc.
The National Gallery of Australia collection has many of the artist's prints, from 1960 onwards. The lithograph Thieves at the Market, produced while a student, dates from this time.
The freedom and versatility of lithography appeals to the artist. In 1975, she began establishing lithographic facilities in her studio, initially producing prints from metal plates passed through a small wooden wringer on a bed of plywood - Pedestrian Crossing (1977) is an example of this grainier technique.
In 1978, she acquired a professional lithographic printing press, and produced lithographs with up to 15 colours, most requiring separate plates. The Front Veranda (1986) is an example. Later, the artist installed a C19 cast-iron press and equipment for stone lithography. White prints woodcuts and blockprints carved from fibreboard. The artist has produced some etchings, the earliest dating from 1960.
"My passion for lithography was ignited when I was a student at the South Australian School of Art" ~ Susan Dorothea White
PRINTS
Susan White produces her own prints, by hand, in her studio. A complete list of the artist's editioned prints (about 100) is in The Printworld Directory of Contemporary Prints and Prices (2006).
Since 1980, White's prints have represented Australia in over 50 international biennales and exhibitions in Japan, Korea, UK, USA, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia, Poland, etc.
The National Gallery of Australia collection has many of the artist's prints, from 1960 onwards. The lithograph Thieves at the Market, produced while a student, dates from this time.
The freedom and versatility of lithography appeals to the artist. In 1975, she began establishing lithographic facilities in her studio, initially producing prints from metal plates passed through a small wooden wringer on a bed of plywood - Pedestrian Crossing (1977) is an example of this grainier technique.
In 1978, she acquired a professional lithographic printing press, and produced lithographs with up to 15 colours, most requiring separate plates. The Front Veranda (1986) is an example. Later, the artist installed a C19 cast-iron press and equipment for stone lithography. White prints woodcuts and blockprints carved from fibreboard. The artist has produced some etchings, the earliest dating from 1960.
1960–present
106 Works to view
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1976 - 1986: Developed narrative compositions and portraits in a fugal-style, where the subjects are repeated from various viewpoints rather than the traditional single viewpoint. Satire and humour introduced. Began exploring aerial view compositions, combining actual size of subject with surroundings in perspective. Techniques: acrylic on panel; collage; watercolour ... read more
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Tired Travellers, 1972
stone lithograph
38 x 56 cm
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The Birthday Hat, 1972
unique lithograph (3 colours)
56 x 68 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Australia
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Sister and Brother, Bleak Glebe, 1972
stone lithograph
56 x 38 cm
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Sydney: Construction City (final state), 1972
unique linocut (2 colours, 2nd state)
38 x 38 cm
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Sydney Smog (final state), 1972
unique stone lithograph (4 colours, 3rd state)
29 x 50 cm
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Three-quarter Birthday / The Birthday Card, 1972
lithograph (6 colours)
56 x 76 cm
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Ochre Glade / Golden Valley / Autumn Hollow, 1972
stone lithograph (5 colours)
38 x 53 cm
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Emu, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
22 x 17 cm
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The Drummer, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
36 x 24 cm
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Baboon / A Monkey, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
25 x 18 cm
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Thieves at the Market, 1960
unique stone lithograph
31 x 51 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Australia
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The Tibetan / Old Tibetan, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
39 x 29 cm
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The Worker / Working Man, 1960
stone lithograph
51 x 39 cm
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Ivymeade Stable Ruins, 1960
unique stone lithograph
30 x 40 cm
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Desert Bush / One Bush, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
15 x 22 cm
Collection: Broken Hill Technical College
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Emu Chicks, 1960
dry point etching (aluminium)
25 x 17 cm
PRINTS :
1976 - 1986
106 Works
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PRINTS :
1976 - 1986
106 Works
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