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  • Review by Bill Taylor

    Review by Bill Taylor

    ” A friend and I had the pleasure recently of a weeklong retreat and printmaking workshop with Francesco Geronazzo, at his Italian studio in the lovely countryside and hills of Emilia-Romagna, a short drive south of Bologna.

    Our time consisted of long, but highly enjoyable and productive days in the studio. Time was spent learning or improving a number of printmaking techniques. These included intaglio and relief printing, aluminium etching, paper lithography and artist book preparation. Other skills were on hand had we been able to fit them in!

    We were also able to acquire invaluable knowledge while observing Francesco organise and conduct studio work himself. We were a very small group so the learning experience was continuous and intense, but there remained multiple opportunities to enjoy local dining venues, to cook and eat together at Francesco’s home, and to explore local places of cultural and natural interest.

    Francesco is an experienced and expert teacher, able to accommodate a wide range of printmaking interests, ideas and challenges, and levels of experience. I particularly like his commitment to the intellectual engagement of printmaking as well as his problem-solving approach to learning. He is also a very warm person and hospitable host so our week together flew by quickly, and left us inspired and better-equipped to pursue additional printmaking experiences.

    For myself, I hope these include, one day, a return to Francesco’s Italian retreat as well as a workshop at his Margaret River studio, closer to home. “

    Bill Taylor 2025

  • Luca Bruno’s review

    Luca Bruno’s review

    ” Esperienza più che positiva, lontano dalla comfort zone del mio laboratorio ho imparato cose nuove. Lo scambio di idee e i suggerimenti ricevuti da Francesco mi hanno aiutato a crescere e rivedere il mio modo di lavorare ” – Luca Bruno –

    “More than positive experience, far from the comfort zone of my laboratory I learned new things. The exchange of ideas and suggestions received from Francesco helped me grow and review my way of working” – Luca Bruno –

  • Agim Sako review

    Agim Sako review

    ” Un’esperienza d’arte e dedizione presso lo studio di Francesco Geronazzo.

    Partecipare al simposio presso lo studio di Francesco Geronazzo è stata un’esperienza immersiva, in cui ho riscoperto il senso di appartenenza e di collaborazione che raramente si trova al di fuori dell’ambiente accademico. Situato nelle suggestive vicinanze di Castel del Rio, lungo il fiume Santerno, lo studio non era solo un luogo di lavoro, ma un rifugio di creatività e condivisione. Francesco, con la sua esperienza e sensibilità, ha saputo creare un contesto che rispecchia la cura e l’attenzione tipiche di un vero maestro. Mi sono sentito avvolto dalla sua professionalità e accompagnato in ogni fase, dalla concezione alla concretizzazione della matrice,fino al momento rivelatorio, quello dellastampa.

    Ogni dettaglio è stato seguito con la massima cura: i materiali, forniti generosamente dallo studio, e il supporto continuo durante l’incisione hanno reso il processo fluido e privo di distrazioni. Ho potuto concentrarmi sull’espressione artistica, sapendo di avere sempre un sostegno pronto per le procedure operative nell’ambito grafico. Lavorare in un ambiente così attento e rispettoso, dove l’arte e l’umanità si fondono, ha riportato alla mente i ricordi dei miei studi in Accademia, ma con una nuova consapevolezza e una profonda gratitudine per questa opportunità. Alla fine, il risultato è stato una tiratura di 10 esemplari, oltre a cinque prove d’artista, ma il vero dono di questa esperienza è stato ciò che mi sono portato a casa: un ricordo autentico di un tempo dedicato all’arte e alla scoperta ” – Agim Sako –

    ” Attending the symposium at Francesco Geronazzo’s studio was an immersive experience, in which I rediscovered the sense of belonging and collaboration that is rarely found outside the academic environment.  Located in the picturesque vicinity of Castel del Rio, along the Santerno river, the studio was not just a place of work, but a refuge for creativity and sharing.  Francesco, with his experience and sensitivity, has been able to create a context that reflects the care and attention typical of a true master.  I felt surrounded by his professionalism and accompanied in every phase, from the conception to the development of the matrix, up to the revealing moment, that of printing.

    Every detail was followed with the utmost care: the materials, generously provided by the studio, and the continuous support during the engraving made the process fluid and free of distractions.  I was able to concentrate on artistic expression, knowing that I always had ready support for operational procedures in the graphic field.  Working in such an attentive and respectful environment, where art and humanity merge, brought back memories of my studies at the Academy, but with a new awareness and deep gratitude for this opportunity.  In the end, the result was a print run of 10 copies, as well as five artist’s proofs, but the true gift of this experience was what I took home with me: an authentic memory of a time dedicated to art and  discovery ” – Agim Sako –