AMY MCGREGOR-RADIN

Artist Statement / Biography

Artist Statement

I have been creating white-line woodcuts, also known as Provincetown prints since 2002. When I go about my travels---daily or otherwise---I am often drawn to a scene, view of the horizon, or particular angle of an object. These are my favorite things to portray in woodcuts, in part, as a way of memorizing them for myself. This unique hand printing method gives me an outlet for expressing my appreciation for the world as I see it. I enjoy teaching this technique to others as well.

Most recently, I have returned to mixed media work, incorporating prints, books and other items into shadow box pieces. This brings me a great deal of satisfaction and allows for expression of a different kind. When I am not printing, I can often be found stirring up dye pots full of wildflowers and other natural items to create luscious hand-dyed yarn.

Biography

Raised in Michigan, I headed East after college graduation and now consider myself a fully-rooted transplant. I first learned about the Monadnock area in high school through my brother Greg and have been drawn to it since then. My husband and I have had a home in Jaffrey for many years. Many of my prints are inspired by the scenes and surroundings--daily and otherwise-- of New Hampshire.