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521 E. Lawther Dr. Dallas, Texas 75218 • White Rock Lake
www.bathhousecultural.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 25, 2024
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Media and Public Contact: Enrique Fernández Cervantes, Curator / Visual Arts Coordinator
enrique.fernandez@dallas.gov (214) 670-8723
Artists embrace the art of Risograph printing in new show at the Bath House
The Bath House Cultural Center presents
Risographic
May 4-June 8, 2024
Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2024 (6-8 PM)
The Bath House Cultural Center presents the exhibition “Risographic” from May 4 to June 8, 2024. The center will host a reception with the artists on Saturday, May 4, from 6 to 8 PM. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The Bath House Cultural Center showcases an exhibition dedicated to celebrating the art of risograph printing. Featuring a selection of works by regional and international artists who have incorporated this medium into their artistic repertoire, the exhibition offers an exploration of the creative possibilities of risograph—or riso, as it is commonly known— printing. The artists and Riso presses featured in the exhibition are Bestu Friendo, The Cauldron Press, Center for Imaginative Cartography and Research, Chi Leong, Mystic Multiples, Natalie Andrewson, Play Nice Press, Riso Riso, SARA (Sociedad Anónima Reproducción Autogestiva), S.M. Sanz, Strange Powers Press, We Are Out of Office, Ian Wortham, and Michaela Yarbrough.
Curated by Dallas-based artist Mylan Nguyen, the exhibition highlights how riso printing has transcended its origins as a digital duplicator developed by the Japanese company Riso Kagaku Corporation in the 1980s. Initially intended for high-volume photocopying and printing in commercial environments, riso machines quickly captured the imagination of the fine art, illustration, and design communities. Artists were drawn to its compactness, versatility, and relative affordability, as well as its resemblance to traditional printmaking techniques. Through this exhibition, visitors can experience how risograph has become a dynamic medium for artistic expression in contemporary practice.
Riso printing has steadily gained popularity among artists due to its adaptability, compactness, and integration of handmade elements. Even the occasional unpredictability inherent in this printing process, including flawed registration, smudging, and uneven coverage, can sometimes be welcomed and appreciated for its charming imperfections. Additionally, this technique stands out as an environmentally conscious and sustainable print process. Utilizing vegetable oil-based inks, this method eliminates the need for electric dryers as the inks are naturally absorbed by the uncoated fibers of the paper.
Riso printing, a relatively novel medium in visual art, has quickly gained traction among artists for its versatility and stunning creations. With dynamic colors, unique textures, and eco-friendly processes, it offers artists a fresh canvas to showcase their work in a distinct manner, attracting admiration from audiences worldwide.
For more details, visit https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/risographic/
 Downloadable Press Releases and Press Photographs:
To download press releases and print-resolution JPEG press photographs of this exhibition, please visit the online Press Room at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/press/
Location and hours:
The Bath House Cultural Center is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at 521 E. Lawther, Dallas, TX 75218. For general information about cultural programs at the Bath House Cultural Center, visit the center’s website at http://www.bathhousecultural.com/
Gallery viewing hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM. The center is open until 10 PM on nights with theater performances.
About the Center:
The Bath House Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The center is dedicated to fostering the growth, development and quality of multi-cultural arts within the City of Dallas. The center emphasizes innovating visual and performing arts as well as other multi-discipline events throughout the year.
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