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Serigraphs

The serigraph process incorporates the use of fine mesh screens to hand separate the colors of the image. Originally, these screens were made of silk, hence the name by which this process is also known – silkscreening. To produce a serigraph print, a separate stencil-like screen is made for each area that is to be printed in one color of ink. The ink is then squeegeed through the screen onto the paper. The inks sit on top of the heavy paper on which the final serigraph is produced. Because each color requires a separate screen and a separate step in the printing process, serigraphs often come in small editions... Learn More

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