New to the print scene in Knoxville is a nifty letterpress shop by the name of Striped Light. Founded by Sarah Shebaro, Bryan Baker, and Jason Boardman at the end of 2014, Striped Light is an amazing studio space with a lot to offer to creatives and those interested in art in Knoxville. I was especially looking forward to visiting this shop because I've actually had the pleasure of knowing Sarah for about 3 years now. We became friends when she was the printmaking technician at Pratt Institute while I was completing my undergraduate studies. This was my first time visiting the studio since it opened late last year and I couldn't have been more excited to see what everyone had been up to. The shop teaches a variety of classes, hosts exhibitions and events, and even functions as a record label. They are heavily involved with the art and music scene and often collaborate on events with their sister shop, a bar and music venue called The Pilot Light. Striped Light is available for contract printing, but Sarah and Bryan also create their own work which has been shown in galleries nationwide. Something unique that Striped Light has in shop is the risograph. Most print shops I've visited don't even have one, but Striped Light has 3, which is pretty cool. My conclusion? I was thoroughly impressed. Run by a truly talented and dedicated print crew, Striped Light seems to be a positive, creative community builder in the city of Knoxville.
www.stripedlight.com
www.stripedlight.com
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