Jungle Press Editions

Highpoint is thrilled to present a selection of works published by Jungle Press Editions of Brooklyn, NY. The exhibition features an array of vibrant and experimental prints by fifteen artists, including Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ellen Berkenblit, Jennifer Mack-Watkins, Nicole Eisenman, Sam Messer, and others. 

The artists have collaborated throughout Jungle Press’ history with Director and Master Printer, Andrew Mockler, to create new work utilizing their themes and mark making styles, transformed into print medium. This exhibition showcases the breadth of work created at Jungle Press Editions and the diverse and bold styles of printmaking by the artists.

In 2022, Jungle Press worked with printmaker Jennifer Mack-Watkins to create two new lithographs continuing her exploration of themes of racial identity and history, injustice, and societal conformity related to gender roles. Space Boy and Space Girl will be featured in the exhibition alongside her earlier works with Jungle Press.

Painter Sam Messer's work from a 2020 collaboration with Jungle Press will also be included. These playful portraits of Olympia typewriters, an ongoing subject for Messer, using multiple techniques and handmade additions in these variable editioned works. 

Tunji Adeniyi-Jones’s paintings emerge from a perspective of what the artist describes as ‘cultural addition, combination and collaboration’. Born and educated in the UK and now living and working in the USA, his practice is inspired by the ancient history of West Africa and its attendant mythology, and by his Yoruba heritage.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS
 Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Ellen Berkenblit, Elizabeth Cooper, Nicole Eisenman, Jane Fine, Jacqueline Humphries, Robert Kushner, Jennifer Mack-Watkins, Michael Mazur, Sam Messer, Andrew Mockler, Jill Moser, Katia Santibañez, Joan Snyder, Brian Wood
 

ABOUT JUNGLE PRESS EDITIONS
Jungle Press Editions, founded in 1995, is a publisher of fine art prints and multiples by internationally renowned contemporary artists. Collaborating with master printer Andrew Mockler in his Gowanus, Brooklyn workshop, each artist is encouraged to develop an experimental approach. Working together in lithography, etching, monoprint, and relief printing, the printer and artist bring the artist's work out of the studio into the realm of printmaking.

EVENT DATES
Public Opening Reception: Friday, March 31st, 7 - 9PM
 Meet Jungle Press Master Printer Andrew Mockler, enjoy 40+ pieces of artwork by fifteen artists, light snacks and beverages available. 

Closing Event:  Exhibition Walkthrough with Andrew Mockler

The event will feature a public walkthrough with Jungle Press Editions Director and Master Printer, Andrew Mockler. Andrew will share behind-the-scenes stories about the printing processes, and details about works in the show, and will lead guests through the exhibition on display at Highpoint. The event is FREE to the public, but Highpoint appreciates you taking a moment to RSVP. 

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 March 31st - May 6th
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 Saturdays 12 - 4 PM
 

Image: Ellen Berkenblit, Screamer, 2019, Color lithograph, 30 x 42 1/2 in, Edition of 18