Edgewater Gallery at the Falls, One Mill Street, Middlebury

As one of the oldest forms of visual communication, block printing unites material simplicity with boundless creative range. Impressions brings together three local printmakers—Matt Brown, Daryl Storrs, and William Hays—whose work demonstrates how this process of image-making can yield distinct languages.

The exhibition is not a survey of one technique but a conversation in relief: multiple blocks that interlock and layer color; the sensitive brush and baren work of Japanese hanga; and the gradual unveiling of the image through reductive printing. Each process reveals the artists’ individuality and vision, transforming the physical act of printing into an exploration of depth, rhythm, and light.

From a hand-drawn impression to the inked block, these artists create infinite variations of color, light, and texture. Visitors are invited to look closely, not only at the subjects of each print but also at the marks of their making—the carved edges, layered hues, and subtle textures that embody the presence of the artist in every impression.

As a part of our Opening Reception on Saturday, November 8th, all three artists will unite in conversation, detailing their process and discussing this historic form of art making. Join the discussion and connect with the artists!

For more information,  call the gallery at 802-458-0098, or email us at info@edgewatergallery-vt.com.