Digital meetsTraditional
At U.S Brooklyn based Haven Press Studio, fine art isprinted by hand.
Providing an expansive variety of printing services toartists and designers, publishers and anyone with an interest in havingsomething made the old fashioned way, each customer is personally walkedthrough the entire process to tailor their specific printing needs.
As such, one can choose for photographic, digitally producedimages, or analogue, hand produced original matrices, by use of (photopolymer) etching,screen-printing and/or lithography, to name a few options.
In conjunction with modern techniques and innovationsrelated to print then, more eco-friendly, less toxic and efficient ways areutilized to print. Similarly, while the design process is carried out throughuse of computer programs, the laborious execution still happens ‘old style’ analoguein this print shop.
What’s more, it is also a workspace where artists can comeand practice their craft, facilitated through cooperative membership basedorganization.
Technological advancements and the ongoing influx ofelectronic, digital and automated applications have drastically changed the waywe create, view and share art, fashion, design and other culturalmanifestations.
In spite of this though, or more likely, because of this,there is an increased respect today for time honoured and labour intensivepractices. Time has become a cherished luxury good and products reflecting thisvalue, are mounting in popularity.
Moreover, in digitized times where the physical work ortouch of the human hand is held in a similar high regard, this print storeoffers new, modern printing techniques, while retaining long-established craftsensibilities.
On a comparable note, there is currently an accruedappreciation for locally produced products with a minimum of waste. The HavenPress Studio, with services including traditional relief printing andlithography using plates and stones, caters to this need for low-scale,domestic production.
At U.S Brooklyn based Haven Press Studio, fine art isprinted by hand.
Providing an expansive variety of printing services toartists and designers, publishers and anyone with an interest in havingsomething made the old fashioned way, each customer is personally walkedthrough the entire process to tailor their specific printing needs.
As such, one can choose for photographic, digitally producedimages, or analogue, hand produced original matrices, by use of (photopolymer) etching,screen-printing and/or lithography, to name a few options.
In conjunction with modern techniques and innovationsrelated to print then, more eco-friendly, less toxic and efficient ways areutilized to print. Similarly, while the design process is carried out throughuse of computer programs, the laborious execution still happens ‘old style’ analoguein this print shop.
What’s more, it is also a workspace where artists can comeand practice their craft, facilitated through cooperative membership basedorganization.
Technological advancements and the ongoing influx ofelectronic, digital and automated applications have drastically changed the waywe create, view and share art, fashion, design and other culturalmanifestations.
In spite of this though, or more likely, because of this,there is an increased respect today for time honoured and labour intensivepractices. Time has become a cherished luxury good and products reflecting thisvalue, are mounting in popularity.
Moreover, in digitized times where the physical work ortouch of the human hand is held in a similar high regard, this print storeoffers new, modern printing techniques, while retaining long-established craftsensibilities.
On a comparable note, there is currently an accruedappreciation for locally produced products with a minimum of waste. The HavenPress Studio, with services including traditional relief printing andlithography using plates and stones, caters to this need for low-scale,domestic production.
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