In today’s world of endless copies and reproductions, printmaking offers a unique paradox—it is a medium of multiples that still celebrates the artist’s hand. This talk looks at how printmaking fits within contemporary art, and how artists today balance ideas of repetition and originality. 

Each print, though often belonging to an edition, carries its own character, shaped by the texture of the plate, the pressure of the press and the artist’s touch. Instead of reducing authenticity, this process gives it new meaning, turning repetition into a form of renewal.  

This public programme brings together voices and thinkers working in the field of print, exploring how the medium continues to offer a sense of material connection and creative depth in an increasingly digital and detached world.

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Wondering what to do with the fabric scraps around your house? Give them a new burst of life through our collagraphy workshop! 

Draw inspiration from Pacita Abad’s dynamic compositions and learn the art of collagraph printing. Create textured printing plates by collaging recycled fabrics and found objects. Apply ink onto the plates and arrange them into your desired composition. Transfer your design onto paper to reveal a unique print that echoes the artist’s experimental approach to colour and material. 

Click here to register ($50/pax). Recommended for ages 12 and above. Participants are encouraged to bring fabrics of different textures for this workshop. 

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Print and stitch your way to a vibrant textile creation! 

Carve unique motifs into stamps and press them onto fabric to create patterns that express Pacita Abad’s love for abstraction. Once printed, enhance your designs with embroidery, adding detail and texture with colourful threads to create an intricate textile work of your own making. 

Click here to register ($50/pax). Recommended for ages 12 and above. No prior printmaking or embroidering experience required. 

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Be inspired by Pacita Abad’s vivid palettes and patterns! 

Create a one-of-a-kind handkerchief in this fun, hands-on session. Layer stencils and colours on fabric to mirror the playful energy of the artist’s colourful artworks. 

This session is a fun introduction to printmaking, and is suited for the little ones too. This is a free, drop-in event, no registration is required. 

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Uncover the beauty of negative space in this monotype printmaking class! 

This hands-on session will introduce participants to the reduction technique, where ink is removed, rather than added, to create the final image.  

Capture spontaneous gestures on a printing plate as you wipe or brush away the ink to create unexpected patterns. Participants will take home unique prints which reveal the unpredictability of mark-making.  

Click here to register (฿1,250 / SGD 50). This class will be conducted at Central Chidlom, Bangkok, in conjunction with Forms of Encounter, an STPI exhibition organised in collaboration with the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok.

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Join our expert docents for a guided tour and unravel the intricacies of Pacita Abad’s works. Gain a deeper understanding of her experimentations in printmaking and papermaking during her 2003 residency. 

The tour will include a glimpse into our Creative Workshop, which houses the very equipment to produce Abad’s works. 

Click here to register. Guided tours at STPI are free of charge. Drop-in guests are welcome. 

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Click here to order your copy today!

In commemoration of its 21st Anniversary, STPI is publishing a seminal book titled PRINT / PAPER UNLIMITED — a rich collection of essays, interviews, and anecdotes from past visiting artists, renowned curators, passionate collectors, and other significant figures in the international art scene.

Their voices and contribution highlight the depth and scale of STPI’s indelible mark on the contemporary art landscape in Singapore, regionally in Southeast Asia, and around the world.

STPI is pleased to present Print City, an illustrated guide to printmaking and papermaking. In a collection of 10 whimsical art projects, Rolly the Print City Guide leads the way to fantastical destinations: from the Turtle Racing Arena to the Print Zoo and across the Field of Rainbow Houses, Rolly leads us to discover the wondrous craft of printmaking and create a treasure trove of art pieces along the way.

Get your hands on a copy of Print City now!