New Prints

New Prints

501 W. 23rd Street New York, NY 10011, USA Saturday, May 16, 2020–Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Jim Kempner Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of recent relief prints by Charlie Hewitt. 

dogtown by charlie hewitt

Charlie Hewitt

Dogtown, 2020

800 USD

Jim Kempner Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of recent prints by Charlie Hewitt. These relief prints - blends of woodcut and linocut - are a colorful celebration of the regional geography of the coast of Maine, where Hewitt grew up and now lives. Since the resurgence of the woodcut in the 1980's, Hewitt has cut and gouged his way into the very soul of the medium. The physicality of this body of work reflects Hewitt’s emotional connection to the regional landscape, as well as his appreciation for the tactility of the medium. Recognizable shapes of buoys, waves, and lighthouses create a narrative throughout the show. This imagery is part of Hewitt’s personal iconography and references some of the New England industry Hewitt remembers from his childhood. The prints were printed by master printer David Wolfe, of David Wolfe Editions.