MONOTYPE WORKSHOP CONDUCTED BY SEMIH ZEKI AND ARDAN ÖZMENOĞLU
Dear colleagues and students, You are invited to the Monotype Workshop which will be conducted by Semih Zeki and Ardan Özmenoğlu at the Department of Fine Arts at FADA. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, from 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM, in Room FC 217. Monotype is distinguished within the field of printmaking by its defining characteristic as a single-edition process (1/1). Each print produced through this technique is unique and cannot be replicated, positioning monotype as one of the printmaking methods most closely aligned with painterly expression. Its immediacy and capacity for spontaneous intervention enable artists to engage with a process that bridges the disciplines of painting and printmaking.
During the workshop, participants will work on plexiglass plates (24×15 cm) and transfer their compositions onto A3-sized paper using a printing press. As the technique does not involve a permanent matrix, compositions can be continually reconfigured on smooth surfaces such as glass, metal, or acrylic sheets.
Participants are kindly requested to bring pre-prepared templates (made from materials such as cardboard, paper, or fabric) that correspond to their intended compositions.
Recognized for its experimental, direct, and expressive qualities, the monotype technique holds an important place in art education, offering an opportunity to explore the intersection of graphic and painterly practices.
Note: Participation is limited to 10 students. Please contact Fine Arts administrative assistant (cansu.demir@bilkent.edu.tr).