Ken Hale, Labyrinth I, 2026
Labyrinth II, 2026
Labyrinth IV, 2026
Labyrinth III, 2026
NEW EDITIONS, 2026
Flatbed is excited to announce four new editions by Ken J. Hale. Ken, who is well known in Texas for his leadership as head or printmaking and art department chair at the University of Texas. He now lives in Carmel Valley, California, where he produces and exhibits his work.
Hale’s new suite, Labyrinth, explores his fascination with dense and complex compositions. There are four images that make up the suite. Each present intricately drawn botanical forms. The etched four inch square plates are printed on paper giving generous margins (15” x 11”)
Ken writes: With the Labyrinth series I was most interested in the complexity of the process. From creating the compositions using Photoshop to collage details of various 17 th century Dutch floral still life paintings, to hand drawing the images in pencil and ink on frosted mylar, to the transfer of the drawings to solar plates, and finally, to the printing of the plates.This collaboration was made possible by the skills and encouragement of Master Printer Katherine Brimberry and the professional crew at Flatbed Press.
Ken Hale
August 31, 2026
These new editions will be featured in the upcoming exhibion “Proof of a Year: Flatbed Publications 2026,” slated to open December 12th at Flatbed.
To see more of Hale’s print work visit Ken Hale.
