WHAT IS A SERIGRAPH?

Silk-screening, also known as serigraphy or screen printing, is a centuries-old process that originated in China. Unlike mechanically and photographically produced prints, it is, in essence, a refined version of a hand-stencilling process. It is done using a separate screen for each shade of colour that will appear on the final surface. The surface material could be paper, canvas, fabric, etc.

Colours are matched to the various hues of the original image and custom mixed. The colour is then applied by hand to the screen and is transferred to the surface, but only through the porous segments. Several screens are used to create one serigraph, with each edition taking approximately eight weeks to complete. Eighty to ninety percent of the production time is devoted to making the colour separations and the screens. Upon completion, the artist numbers and signs each print. The editions are normally fairly small (hence the term "limited edition") which increases the value of each serigraph.