Small Press Fest Keynote: Eric Von Haynes

Name: Small Press Fest Keynote: Eric Von Haynes
Start: 2025-10-09T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Krannert Art Museum

Schedule

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Krannert Art Museum | Champaign, IL

Slow Media, Shared Spaces: the Role of Print in Community

Eric Von Haynes is a Chicago-based artist, printmaker, and community organizer. He founded Flatlands Press, a print studio that creates art objects and printed ephemera for artists worldwide, with a focus on community engagement. His work blends traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, creating unique monoprints that invite viewers to reflect on time and memory. Haynes’ work is characterized by his use of slow media, non-repeating patterns, and an emphasis on process-driven art.
In addition to his artistic practice, Haynes is deeply involved in community-based initiatives. He co-founded The Love Fridge Chicago, a mutual aid group focused on food sovereignty, and serves as the President of the Chicago Printers Guild. His dedication to collaborative art practices extends to his residency at the Chicago Art Department, where he engages in projects that promote public participation and social connections through art.
He has exhibited works like Drawn Through Restraint, a series of lithographs exploring the intersection of design, time, and memory. This exhibition included participatory workshops to engage the public in risograph printing, highlighting his commitment to blending art with community-building.