Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self
November 8, 2025 – January 17, 2026
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 8 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
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.
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.
WETA Arts episode featuring Susan Goldman
Programming:
Artist Talk | Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Panelists: Susan Goldman, Halim Flowers, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout | Moderator: Dr. 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 | Sunday, December 14th | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm (Registration is required)
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.
