October 7th-28th, 2022

Jay Arpin is a contemporary printmaker working from his home studio in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He received his BFA in Printmaking from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1994. Printmaking was an ideal evolution for Arpin's love of drawing because of the bold and graphic nature of the medium combined with the variety of techniques and outcomes printmaking allows.

After college, performing as a jazz musician filled his need to be creative and Arpin did not return to printmaking for nearly two decades. In 2016, he began drawing and making relief and intaglio prints again after learning about advancements in non-toxic printmaking techniques.

Arpin is influenced by Film Noir, comic book art, American printmakers from 1900-1950, jazz, and orchestral music. His recent work has been exhibited in New York, New Jersey, California, Colorado, Indiana and many shows in Wisconsin. The work in this exhibition examines the erosion of civility in modern society represented by elements of nature and technology.

Opening Reception: October 7th, 6-9 PM
Gallery Night: October 21st, 5-9 PM
Gallery Day: October 22,nd, 12-4 PM

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