At Raven Editions, we have worked with Mel Edwards many times over the years, both in-studio and offsite. Our latest collaboration with the artist, in February 2023, included experiments with spray paint and found objects including barbed wire, locks, metal chains, and more.

"Watching his process is very prolific, his use of light stands out to me the most. He uses this light technique to highlight the metal objects and create dramatic imagery. He turned the white pieces of paper into a true Mel Edwards original. There is a sense of play in his process that is only overshadowed by the deep meaning of his work. It is very inspiring, and an honor to assist him during his visits our studio.”

EducationalRaven Fine Art EditionsOctober 9, 2024Printmaking, Melvin Edwards, spray paint

Dispatch: Raven Editions attends printPHILLY! at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia

Since the late seventeenth century, Philadelphia has been a hub for publishing and printmaking as a central component of the city’s evolution. Today, shifting market conditions have fostered new approaches to the printmaking culture. And a new wave of printers and publishers has pushed to build more understanding and appreciation for the marginalized media.

Raven Fine Art EditionsMarch 13, 2023Printmaking, Dispatch, Philadelphia, Art Fair

Black History Month: Collecting Art from Black Artists

In honor of Black History Month, Raven Editions offers this feature of work by Black artists who are not as widely known or celebrated as some of their historical or contemporary peers. This list is meant to shine a light on artists who have prominence within institutions but are often excluded from mainstream conversations meant to amplify overlooked Black artists or canonize them as leading figures of art history.

Raven Fine Art EditionsFebruary 27, 2023Printmaking, History, Black History

Gallery View: Master Artists converge at Arthaus, Allentown

“Convergence: Exploring Connections Between Three Master Artists,” through Feb. 25, Arthaus, Allentown, presents an exhibition of prints by artists David C. Driskell, Faith Ringgold and Curlee Raven Holton that celebrates nearly 30 years of collaborative printmaking and dialogue between the three renowned African American artists.

Raven Fine Art EditionsFebruary 13, 2023Review, Printmaking, Exhibition

Dispatch: Raven Editions attends the Mid America Print Conference (MAPC) at Kent State University

For centuries, printmaking has given a voice to the voiceless, encouraging social change and influencing a whole culture of visual language. This year’s Mid America Print Conference highlights that in The Power of Print: Resistance, Revolution, Resilience.

DispatchRaven Fine Art EditionsOctober 28, 2022Dispatch, Printmaking

"Below The Surface: A History in Printmaking" with founder Curlee Raven Holton

In “Below The Surface: A History in Printmaking,” Curlee Raven Holton introduces the various traditional and contemporary printmaking processes that have allowed artists the freedom and agency to broaden their visual language and explore collaboration in experimental ways.

Educational, Curlee Raven HoltonRaven Fine Art EditionsOctober 14, 2022Printmaking, Lecture, History