"Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self" Galerie Myrtis, Baltimore, MD
November 8, 2025 – January 10, 2026
Curated by Myrtis Bedolla
Galerie Myrtis | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD — Galerie Myrtis is proud to present "Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self," a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the 25-year journey, artistic evolution, and groundbreaking contributions of master printmaker, artist, curator, and filmmaker Susan Goldman. Curated by Galerie Myrtis's Founding Director, Myrtis Bedolla, the exhibition will be on view from November 8, 2025, through January 10, 2026.
The retrospective traces Goldman’s trajectory as a leading voice in contemporary printmaking, highlighting her involvement with both the historical aspects and future developments of the medium.
The exhibition examines her own practice—ranging from monotypes and screenprints to mixed media and limited-edition works on aluminum and paper—while also spotlighting her collaborative ventures through Lily Press®, the printmaking facility she founded in 2005.
Through Lily Press®, Goldman has collaborated with some of the most prominent voices in contemporary art, including Sam Gilliam, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout, while also fostering emerging talent such as Halim Flowers. Together, these collaborations have expanded the possibilities of printmaking; preserving its legacy while advancing the medium.
In addition to reflecting on Goldman’s storied career, the exhibition also serves as a prospectus—offering a glimpse into her continued experimentation, material innovation, and future direction as a printmaker.
Exhibition Programming
In conjunction with the exhibition, Galerie Myrtis will host a series of programs offering deeper insight into Goldman’s practice and the history of printmaking.
Artist Talk
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Moderator: Myrtis Bedolla
Panelists: Susan Goldman, Halim Flowers, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout
Moderator: Myrtis Bedolla
This conversation brings together Goldman with artists who have collaborated at Lily Press. Goldman will provide a historical overview of Lily Press, charting its role as a hub for collaboration and innovation in printmaking. Panelists will share the themes explored in their own artwork and offer reflections on their experiences producing editions at Lily Press.
Sam Gilliam: Modernism to Minimalism
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Speakers: Susan Goldman in conversation with Myrtis Bedolla
This program highlights Goldman’s professional relationship with the late Sam Gilliam and her role in producing his 2018 prints, including the School Bus series and Purple Through Violet to Green, which reflect Gilliam’s expanded visual aesthetic. The conversation will be accompanied by video clips of Gilliam’s interview from Midwest Matrix® and a discussion of his collaboration with master printer Lou Stovall.
About the Artist
Susan Goldman received her BFA in Printmaking from Indiana University, Bloomington (1981), and her MFA in Printmaking from Arizona State University, Tempe (1984). She taught printmaking at the Corcoran School of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and Georgetown University (1991–97), and served as Master Printer/Program Director at Pyramid Atlantic (1990–2000).
From 2000 to 2012, she was Adjunct Professor and Master Printer at Navigation Press, George Mason University, where she collaborated with William T. Wiley, Enrique Chagoya, Karen Kunc, Wendy Ross, and William Dunlap. In 2011–12, Goldman received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for Midwest Matrix®, her groundbreaking documentary on the fine art printmaking tradition of the American Midwest.
Goldman’s work is held in collections worldwide and has been exhibited internationally, including in Cuba, Israel, Australia, and South Africa. She is also the Founding Director of Lily Press® and the Printmaking Legacy Project®, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the practice and history of printmaking.
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