The Manhattan Graphics Center announces an exhibition of prints by Julia Foote, a printmaker for over 35 years. On view, November 1-29, 2004, the show consists of intaglio prints, works drawn from life directly on to copper plates with a diamond point needle - a dry point technique. Drawings by Rembrandt and Seurat cradle Foote's imagery, and the passionate dynamics of Goya's prints, molds her compositions.

These powerful sensual figures, drawn from direct observation of figures in the tradition of Rembrandt, are made of strong, spontaneous lines that are richly varied. Lines that are arabesque and thin, turn into bulky, bold ones, while smooth, peaceful lines bend into busy nervous ones. Rythmic lines quietly understate the human body's curves and shapes as they move across the prints. They project a sensual joy.

Julia Foote lives in New York. She teaches figure drawing at Spring Studio in Soho. In the 60s she studied printmaking at the San Francisco Art Institute with Gordon Cook, and at Pratt Institute with Walter Rogalski. Now she prints in her studio at home and at the Manhattan Graphics Center with Vijay Kumar. Her prints and paintings are in private and public collections across the United States and Europe.

A Reception will be given for the artist on Saturday, November 13th, from 6-8pm. The Manhattan Graphics Center is open Monday thru Friday from 10am to 9pm, or by appointment with the artist. Phone: 718-422-0111.

Manhattan Graphics Center is a fully equipped, fine-art printmaking studio that welcomes artists at all levels of printmaking experience. It's facilities include: three etching presses, three lithography presses, a silkscreen area, and a complete darkroom. MGC offers many options for independent workspace use and a wide variety of classes.