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ladd marsh by tess cahill, 2024
Born and raised in the Grande Ronde Valley, artist and recent EOU graduate Tess Cahill has often cleared her mind by taking in the view at the overlook in Ladd Marsh. As a hobbyist seamstress, Tess is intrigued by the connection of fibers to the natural world. She created this print by exposing various fabric swatches to give each element of the landscape a unique texture, then drawing the details of the image on top.
This membership print is one in an edition of 75 and was printed on Stonehenge paper using Speedball inks. It was designed and created in the studio on campus to benefit Art Center East. It is part of an ongoing partnership between the art department at EOU and ACE – two organizations dedicated to building community through education in the arts.
serenity by koedi birmingham, 2023
The two-color screen print Serenity is a representation of the beauty and fragility of life. With this print the artist wanted to explore how our limited time on this planet, as brief as a flower’s bloom in the spring, is what gives life meaning. Having lived in eastern Oregon most of her life, she included elements close to home: columbine, lupin and the Aspen tree.
This membership print is one in an edition of 70 and was printed on Stonehenge paper using Speedball inks. It was designed and created in the studio on campus by EOU art major Koedi Birmingham (2023 graduate) to benefit Art Center East. It is part of an ongoing partnership between the art department at EOU and ACE - two organizations dedicated to building community through education in the arts.
Connected by Sophia Aimone, 2022
The eight-color screen print Connected is a representation of the linkage that occurs as a result of human social interactions. Much like us, the abstracted characters in this print explore each other and themselves with child-like curiosity in search of connections through their movement. As they roam, they entangle themselves in a beautifully awkward mess, creating a web of relationships. Through this visualization, Sophia is exploring a personal and global negotiation between individuals and societies.
This membership print is one in an edition of 78 and was printed on Stonehenge paper using Speedball inks. It was designed and created in the studio on campus by EOU art major Sophia Aimone (2022 graduate) to benefit Art Center East. It is part of an ongoing partnership between the art department at EOU and ACE - two organizations dedicated to building community through education in the arts.
Emily Moon by Meredith Matthews, 2021 (Sold out)
The screenprint Emily Moon is a celebration of the Grande Ronde Valley created by Meredith Matthews. Meredith, a lifelong resident of the valley, has always been intensely interested in the landscape around her and has spent much of her life exploring it either with a pair of hiking boots or with a set of binoculars. Meredith graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 2020 with a degree in art and minors in biology, history, and theater and is currently pursuing an MA in Film from Queen’s University, Belfast, and working toward completing her first short film Blood and Memory.
This membership print is one in an edition of sixty and was printed on Arches 88 SilkScreen paper using Speedball inks. It was created in the studio on campus by EOU art major Sophia Aimone with assistance from Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art to benefit Art Center East. It is part of an ongoing partnership between the art department at EOU and ACE - two organizations dedicated to building community through education in the arts.
Family Values by Trevor Durr 2021
“Family Values,” is a 6-layer screen and block print created by Trevor Durr. Trevor grew up in Halfway, Oregon, on his family’s bison ranch. In 2014 he received his Bachelor of Science in Art from Eastern Oregon University. Living in Northeast Oregon, Trevor's love for the outdoors comes naturally. One can easily see how his passion and professional roles intertwine. He is an independent artist, an engine captain for the United States Forest Service, an artist-in-residence within the ceramic department at Eastern Oregon University, and a teaching artist with Art Center East.
Motherland by Haley White, 2019
This four-color process screen print features historic downtown La Grande in an original collage created by EOU Art Major Haley White, who was born and raised here. As Haley looks to graduation, this piece conveys gratitude for the way she has been shaped and grounded by her hometown amidst the endless possibilities unfolding before her.The membership print you have collected was created to support Art Center East. It is part of an ongoing partnership between the art department at Eastern Oregon University and ACE - two organizations dedicated to building community through education in the arts.
The print is one in an edition of eighty and was printed on Arches 88 Silk Screen paper using Speedball inks. It was created in the printmaking studio on campus by Haley with assistance from Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art.
Insightful Sisters by AudrEy Lind, 2018 (Sold out)
This screen print is one in an edition of 90 and was printed on BFK paper using Speedball and Jacquard inks. It was produced in the screen printing studio on the EOU campus. The artwork was created by EOU Art Major Audrey Lind with printing assistance from current EOU students Hannah Smith and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art.
Night Visions by Donni Later, 2017 (Sold out)
This screen print was created by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department in an effort to support Art Center East’s important art education and exhibition programming. Every year a current EOU art major or alumnus designs an image which is then printed with assistance from current students and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art. This project gives student artists a chance to work collaboratively and gain experience with larger edition numbers than is often possible within the curriculum.
This year’s print was designed by EOU art alumna Donni Later. Donni graduated from EOU in 2016 with a degree in both Art as well as Media Arts and Communication. She recently exhibited her artwork at Pierro Gallery of South Orange in New Jersey. Upon graduation, she founded Point Prominence Press, a screen printing and graphic design company serving the Grande Ronde Valley. This screen print is one in an edition of 45 and was printed on BFK paper using Speedball and Jacquard inks.
Avant Gardener by Genevieve Gaudreau, 2016
This screen print was created by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department in an effort to support Art Center East’s important art education and exhibition programming. Every year a current EOU art major or alumnus designs an image which is then printed with assistance from current students and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art.
This year’s print was designed by EOU Art major Genevieve Gaudreau. The work features an image sourced from the Eastern Oregon University Pierce Library Archive within the collection of EOU Historical Photos. It was either taken in 1948 or 1949 at the Ackerman Training School. The photo depicts an Eastern Oregon student in the Education Program supervising children in an art class. A special thank you to Pierce Library for developing and maintaining this important digital resource for our community and specifically librarian Katie Townsend for her assistance with this project. This screen print is one in an edition of 70 and was printed on Natural American Master’s paper using Speedball inks.
Permitted to See by Josh McDonald, 2015
Congratulations! You have just collected the 2015 ACE Annual Membership Print. This screen print was created by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department in an effort to support Art Center East’s important art education and exhibition programing. Every year a current EOU art major or alumnus designs an image which is then printed with assistance from current students and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art. This project gives student artists a chance to work collaboratively and gain experience with larger edition numbers than is often possible within the curriculum.
This year’s print was designed by EOU art alumni Joshua McDonald. Joshua graduated from EOU in 2015, The work features an image of Sacajawea Peak in the Wallowas, Eastern Oregon. This screen print is one in an edition of 110 and was printed on Natural American Master’s paper using Speedball and Jacquard inks.
Congratulations! You have just collected the 2014 ACE Annual Membership Print. This screen print was created by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department in an effort to support Art Center East’s important art education and exhibition programming. Every year a current EOU art major or alumnus designs an image which is then printed with assistance from current students and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art. This project gives student artists a chance to work collaboratively and gain experience with larger edition numbers than is often possible within the curriculum.
This year’s print was designed by EOU Art major and EOU Information Technology Consultant James Long. This screen print is one in an edition of 55 and was printed on Cream American Master’s paper using Speedball and Jacquard inks.
Centennial Launch by Eastern Fearless Printers, 2013 (Sold out)
Congratulations! You have just collected the 2013 ACE Annual Membership Print. This screen print was created by Eastern Oregon University’s Art Department in an effort to support Art Center East’s important art education and exhibition programming. Every year a current EOU art major or alumnus designs an image which is then printed with assistance from current students and Susan Murrell, Associate Professor of Art. This project gives student artists a chance to work collaboratively and gain experience with larger edition numbers than is often possible within the curriculum. This year’s print was designed by “Eastern Fearless Printers,” of 2013. This image was designed in conjunction with the Art Center’s Centennial Launch Party in May of 2013 in La Grande, Oregon . This screen print is one in an edition of 20 and was printed on Cream American Master’s paper using Speedball and Jacquard inks.
