Internship Profile: Chelsea Krutiak

Chelsea Krutiak

Gary Lichtenstein Editions

Printing and Design Intern

MCLA students accomplish incredible work at their internship placements; this week check out Chelsea Krutiak's experience at Gary Lichtenstein Editions!

Located on the Mass MoCA campus Gary Lichtenstein Editions is a silkscreen print studio producing prints for several artists of various backgrounds. Gary has printed for industry legends including Marina Abramovic, Karl Benjamin, Robert Cottingham, Shepard Fairey, FUTURA, Robert Indiana, and Ken Price. With a fifty-year career, Lichtenstein’s prints have been exhibited and collected by New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian, the San Francisco Art Institute, and several others. GLE frequently engages with the greater North Adams community through exhibitions, events, projects, and educational programs, exposing many to the beauty of silkscreen.

Chelsea's summary:

As an intern at GLE, I assist with various aspects of silkscreen production including the creation of image separations, exposing and reclaiming silkscreens, color mixing, paper handling, and the finalization of editions. I have been given the privilege to work with artists such as Loretta Harms Cooper, Amy Yoes, and several more to come. This internship also challenges interns to develop strategies for the marketing and distribution of print editions, working to maintain GLE’s online and offline presence. Much of my time at GLE thus far has been spent closely analyzing individual prints, identifying differences in color, ink splatters, and misregistration of screen layers. Ultimately, the screen printing process has taught me a precise level of attention to detail.

Work by Chelsea Krutiak

Chelsea's reflection:

While, interning with Gary Lichtenstein Editions has taught me several new printmaking skills, it continues to teach me new ways of interacting with artists and their art, allowing me to cultivate memorable social interactions.