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Recent work of mine will be on display in the INK! Juried Exhibition at the Donald and Linda Silpe Gallery located at the University of Hartford. The Juror of this exhibition was the PRINTERESTING team. The show runs from March 14 – April 1, 2015 with a public reception on Thursday, March 26 from 5-7PM.... Continue Reading →
On Saturday March 07th, my solo exhibition titled “Comic Configurations” opened at ROY G BIV in Columbus, OH. My work is showing alongside the work of Nick Fagan. The show runs from March 07th to March 28. I will be giving a gallery talk at 2.30pm on March 28th. Thank you so much to ROY... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, March 12 Nashville artist Jerry Phillips visited WVU. Current MFA printmaking student Jacob Guzan organized the visit. Jerry gave a really compelling talk and worked with students during a paper litho demo. Jerry stayed for an extra day or two to complete the piece made during the workshop. The whole event was a... Continue Reading →
On February 13th, my solo exhibition titled “Comic Configurations” opened at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. It was part of a larger group of solo exhibitions for the Winter/Spring Season. This series featured works by Scott Andrew, Vlad Basarab, Terry Boyd w/Kara Skylling, Oreen Cohen, Joy Christiansen Erb, Katie Ford, Katie Murken, Hisham Youssef... Continue Reading →
I have two upcoming exhibitions at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and ROY G BIV gallery. The exhibition at the PCA runs from February 13 to May 3 2015. My exhibition runs alongside other artists: Scott Andrew, Vlad Basarab, Terry Boyd w/Kara Skylling, Oreen Cohen, Joy Christiansen Erb, Katie Ford, Katie Murken and Hisham... Continue Reading →
I recently printed another version of all 23 pages of the Iron Man issue 178 comic. This series is similar to an earlier series of black and white prints and CMYK prints using the entire page of the comic. All imagery is removed, and the panel compositions of each page are combined with the text... Continue Reading →
I am extremely happy to say that I am included in this just released book titled "Contemporary American Printmakers". It was published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd, edited by Stephanie Standish and E. Ashley Rooney with introductions by Anchor Graphics Director David Jones and Lily Press Director Susan Goldman. There are many really terrific printmakers and... Continue Reading →
Great write up of the PRINTWORK 2014 exhibition! Its a REALLY good show! http://triblive.com/aande/museums/7398128-74/image-says-artists#axzz3NGOAlCQl
This semester I was given the College of Creative Arts Outstanding Service Award. The award was given for my recent service to the School of Art and the profession. The award is given to one faculty member from the college annually. I am very fortunate to be given this award, as ALL of our faculty... Continue Reading →
During the Fall 2014 semester, we organized a student print exchange with Kent State University printmakers and KSU Assistant Professor of Art Taryn McMahon. Although I only have a few pictures of the portfolio, everyone really made some fantastic work. All images are 11″x15″. The entire portfolio will go into their printmaking program print archives... Continue Reading →
Joseph Lupo 