Artist Archive
Production phase of art show… flyin through these pieces….
June 4, 2013
Production phase of art show… flyin through these pieces. A preshow sneak peak…. #lasercut #laserengraved #illustration #lightbox #shadowbox #nextfabstudio #leds #lightbox #illuminated #40thstairspace
2013 | 40thstairspace, illuminated, illustration, lasercut, laserengraved, leds, lightbox, nextfabstudio, shadowbox
Laser cutting old wallpaper, adhered to baltic birch. #lasercut…
May 29, 2013
Laser cutting old wallpaper, adhered to baltic birch. #lasercut #laserengraved #troteclaser #sillhouette #crunchtime #vintagewallpaper #wallpaper #nextfabstudio
2013 | crunchtime, lasercut, laserengraved, nextfabstudio, sillhouette, troteclaser, vintagewallpaper, wallpaper
THE PAST IS OVER An exhibition of recent illuminated assemblages…
May 12, 2013
THE PAST IS OVER
An exhibition of recent illuminated assemblages by Mike Harpring, documenting transition, resilience, and moving forward. New work features a series of pieces which combine printmaking and assemblage with illuminated laser-etched acrylic panels.
Opening Reception: Friday June 14, 2013. 6 – 9 pm.
At 40th Street AiRspace Gallery, 4007 Chestnut St.
Tater tots and Dr. Pepper will be served.
Gallery Hours: Fridays, June 21 and June 28, 3-7pm.
By appointment June 15 through June 28.
Contact: harpyart (at) gmail (dot) com
4007 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA
40streetair.blogspot.com
(pictured piece: Pocket Farm (for lack of a better name). 15” x 27” x 3”. Screenprint on laser cut panel, edge-lit and laser-engraved/cut acrylic, salvaged wood lath.)
2013 | assemblage, illustration, laserengraved, lightbox, screenprinting
Vacuum Screen Printing Table
April 19, 2013
I’ve been interested in building a screen printing table since I graduated from IU (and in turn lost access to their amazing print lab). I decided to go all out and make a vacuum table… having to peel your freshly printed paper off a screen can be obnoxious for a large print run.
Some searching led me to two decent tutorials. This: http://diysilkscreenprinting.blogspot.com/2010/12/building-your-own-vacuum-table-poster.html … and this: http://vimeo.com/20763545
I used the tutorials as rough guides, and made a few variations. I chose the dimensions of 32″ x 36″ so that I could use my largest screen in portrait or landscape orientation. Also, while having vacuum on the paper is nice, it’s also nice to switch the vacuum on and off as needed. My solution was adding a little door with a convenient handle that I could easily flip open and shut as needed (my shop vac switch is on the fritz). A rare earth magnet on the door contacts a recessed screw, ensuring a tight closure.
I fabricated a steel base for the table for practical purposes, and because I generally like the aesthetics of square tube steel (this gave me the chance to practice welding on an inconsequential piece). I also hinged the table in the front and fabricated steel adjustment strips which allow the rear of the table to be raised up to put the table at different angles. It can sit flat, or raise higher than is necessary (if you wanted to use it as a drawing table, for instance).
I’m pretty happy with how this project turned out. It’s nice being able to hand craft the pieces that are helping to shape my studio into a dream space. Now I just gotta get to printing…….
