Sensibility on Paper - Michael B. Chang and the Art of Printmaking
Explore Danish/Korean artist Michael B. Chang and his practice of intaglio printmaking: A dialogue between artist and the materiality of copper plates, capturing textural nuances and conveying depth of feeling through technique and touch. Chang’s meticulous process involves the emotional and meditative act of etching and engraving, yielding a tactile endless universe of colorful sensibility printing layers of pigments onto hand-made paper.
Michael Baastrup Chang (b. 1973, DK/KR)
Untitled (C 1010), 2022
Monoprint (1/1)
Michael Baastrup Chang (b. 1973, DK/KR)
Untitled (C 1013), 2022
Monoprint (1/1)
Michael Baastrup Chang (b. 1973, DK/KR)
Untitled (C 1005), 2022
Monoprint (1/1)
Rooted in both Scandinavian heritage and South Korean cultural traditions Chang's abstract and reduced compositions exude a distinct Nordic sensibility combine with eastern spirituality. Characterized by reductive formalism and an innate sense of interiority, his works resonate with a thematic thread that intertwines personal introspection with profound artistic expression. This narrative woven into his creations invites viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, where the evocative power of Chang's prints serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of the human experience.
”What I truly love about printmaking, is that it’s a collaboration. When you collaborate, you’re engaged in a dialogue which opens the possibility of expressing something felt and deeply personal.” – Michael B. Chang.
As Chang's artistic odyssey unfolds, his unwavering dedication to uncompromising work and experimental exploration remains a guiding force. Collaborative in nature yet deeply introspective, his creative process transcends conventional boundaries, offering viewers a glimpse into a realm where technical mastery, personal narrative, and the quest for emotional resonance converge. Each print is not merely an artistic statement but a testament to the endless possibilities of the creative journey, where the interplay of skill, intuition, and introspection illuminates the transformative potential of the artistic process.
“I have worked with printmaking since I was introduced to this craft at art college in London in '95. Printmaking is an art form with a history of its own to discover, which add something of cultural value to the projects I develop.” Michael B. Chang
Crown Point Press, San Francisco, US
Crown Point Press, San Francisco, US, 2009
Crown Point Press, San Francisco, US, 2009
In 2009 Chang travelled to the US, on a travel grant from the Danish Arts Foundation, focusing on the printmaking techniques: hard-ground, soft-ground, and aquatint at Crown Point Press in San Francisco for the solo exhibition entitled “The Man Without Qualities”.
In 2013 Chang returned to the US and Crown Point Press focusing on the elaborate and labour-intensive technique of photogravure, printing two photographs taken by his Danish mother featuring the artist with his South Korean father.
The Danish Art Workshops, Copenhagen, DK
The Danish Art Workshops, Copenhagen, DK, 2011
In 2011 and 2012 Chang continued expanding his journey into printmaking at The Danish Art Workshops in Copenhagen, developing aquatint monoprints for the solo exhibition entitled ”Images of Eggs”.
The Danish Art Workshops, Copenhagen, DK, 2011
Printer's Proof, Valby, DK
Printer's Proof, Valby, DK, 2020
In 2020 Chang worked at Printers Proof in Valby, DK, developing monoprints for the solo entitled ”Colours Collected from a Childhood”, in which Chang printed a range of colours from photographic slides taking during his childhood.
In 2022 Chang returned to Printers Proof in Valby, DK, developing a new range of monoprints using the printmaking technique known as spit-bite. These prints are yet to be exhibited.
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