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International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60610
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Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Handmade screen prints by Artist-in-Residence Kathleen Gallo
Screen printing is a printing technique where a mesh screen is used to transfer ink onto paper, except in areas that a stencil covers. Artists can create multiple stencils to complete a design that is reproduced in series. An ink-covered-squeegee is dragged across the screen to fill the open mesh with ink, thus imprinting the ink around the stencil, through the mesh, and onto the paper underneath. One color is printed at a time; so, several screens can be used to produce a multi-colored image or design.
Two-Faced
Size: 15 1/4th in X 11in
Stencils used: 5
This anatomical print was created to study the musculature and its location on the skull. The skull took three stencils to print and the muscles took two stencils to print. Practice makes perfect!
The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically themed exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.
Visit us in person!
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.