1. Share your thoughts and reflections about the symposium on printers and print history, Resistance in the Materials. What did you learn and how has this event impacted your understanding of print as a practice and art?
This Thursday I had the pleasure of viewing the Resistance in the Materials. Here I learned a considerable amount, and wish to share some of what I learned in this blog post. I wish to focus my blog post on Dr. Senchyne's discussion of "Wisconsin Ideas".
I'll start my discussion with Dr. Senchyne's growth as a printer. Dr. Senchyne had a humble beginning, as shown with his photo of his printing press in his garage. This photo showed to me that Dr. Senchyne enjoyed the work he did -- it was reminiscent of an individual holding their hobbies from their garage.
From there, I learned a considerable amount of Dr. Senchyne's connection to the printing press through his grandparents. His grandparents were in the Easy Hill Press and then transferred to the Paradise Press. It was from his grandparents that Dr. Senchyne grew connected to the printing press. After the death of his grandparents, Dr. Senchyne took over the printing press, thus beginning his journey as a printer.
Now looking at the printing press, it was fascinating to examine the layering in Dr. Senchyne's print work. I didn't realize so much work was put into the printing of a sentence. To me it shows how much work and consideration printers put in their craft -- it takes time to print, so print something you're proud of.
As for "The Wisconsin Idea," I found the idea to be really captivating -- that all the campuses on the university should touch the lives of all the families in the state. This idea requires the logistics of interconnectedness within the many systems of the state. I couldn't image the work required to bring forth this idea
Overall I had a great time listening to the panelist speak this Thursday. It was quite insightful, and I look forward to approaching my printing press for the final project with this new mindset.
I also thought the Wisconsin Idea was really interesting for how it would connect the whole state.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the discussion of the significance of printing to the Midwest.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Dr. Senchyne's discussion of the Wisconsin Idea and I thought it was really interesting to hear how the government intervened at the university.
ReplyDeleteI liked his story and how he is slowly taking the creative route in this point in his career
ReplyDeleteI also found the story of how Dr. Senchyne took upon himself the responsibility of his family's printing press very interesting. The pictures that accompanied his presentation made it even more captivating.
ReplyDeleteI found it really heartwarming that Dr. Senchyne carried on the family fascination with printing presses and their relevance in the Midwest and their community. It must be a wonderful way to pay tribute to his grandparents.
ReplyDeleteDr. Senchyne's explanation on how the printing presses' relevance in his midwestern community was wonderfully stated, so I am very glad you brought it up here.
ReplyDeleteI'm also didn't know how complex this printing process was and how it could be seen as an art form. I'm happy for both Dr. Senchyne and Bertram that they're able to express themselves through this form!
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