Gail Morrison
"Celebrating the dark of the year"

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Showing December 13, 2025 - January 2, 2026

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From Gail:

I derive inspiration from the natural world, although sometimes things get a little twisted and convoluted, a little abstract.

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I am captivated by printmaking, bewitched by etching: the romance of process, a series of steps laid out centuries ago that are very specific but have a life of their own - a silent, unpredictable partner. I can never be sure of the final result until I run paper and plate through the press and pull the first print of an edition.

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I am also currently exploring the potential for synthesizing etching with digital technology, even though the two technologies are hundreds of years apart.

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My goal is images that will evoke stories in the mind and heart of the viewer. I am honored to explore and practice the traditions of fine art printmaking - its history, and quiet emotional involvement and intimate connection with the viewer - and to continue these traditions into the world of today.

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About “Celebrating the Dark of the Year”

I will be showing some of the tiny etchings from my 3D dodecahedron etching, Twelve. These are the smallest etchings I’ve ever created but even so I had to cut them up to fit in the gallery! Silver ink printed on black paper - seemed perfect for the dark of the year.

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I’ve been trying to figure out this print for years and still can’t quite consider it finished. It’s a dodecahedron, a 12-sided solid, printed with 12 etchings representing the cosmos on the outside and the 12 signs of the zodiac on the inside, 24 etchings in all. I haven’t figured out how one can see the inside or decided how to assemble it.

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To learn more about Gail Morrison and her art, visit: http://www.gailmorrison.com/

You can shop for Gail’s artwork on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GailMorrisonArt