Overpass Projects is an all-inclusive fine art printmaking publisher in Providence, RI. Director and master printer Julia Samuels works collaboratively with artists to produce a wide range of contemporary printmaking including etching, photogravure, engraving, silkscreen, lithography, letterpress and relief printmaking. Working with artists from all medias and backgrounds, Overpass Projects explores the versatility of printmaking, bridges barriers between artistic disciplines and promotes cross-pollination between techniques
Depasquale and Federal, 2021 linocut by Julia Samuels. 48"x36" image on 50" x 38.5" paper, edition of 25, printed and published by the artist
Process shot of working 1 of 3 plates for 729 Farben (After Richeter), 2023 Aquatint etching by Julia Samuels.
729Farben.jpg: Julia Samuels, 729 Farben (After Richter), 2023 Three color etching with aquatint; Plate size: 15”x15”; Paper size: 21” x 21.5”; 25 Artists Proofs; Printed and published by the artist at Overpass Projects
At the 2022 BFAPF the Overpass Projects booth was anchored by a full display of La Raza Cosmica 20XX, 2019 suite of 16 screen prints by Michael Menchca, presented in artist designed custom wrapped frames. Printed and published by Julia Samuels at Overpass Projects.
Katie Commodore, New Dr. Mike, no. 1; Three color screenprint; Image size: 16 1/2” x 20 5/8”; Paper size: 21 1/2” x 26 1/8”; Edition of 5 with 1 Artist’s Proof and 1 Printer’s Proof; Printed by Julia Samuels at Overpass Projects
Master Printer Julia Samuels and studio assistant Hannah Martine comparing fresh Barthold prints against the BAT
Occupy City Hall, 2022 screen print by Haley Hughes, 16" x 20" image on 21" x 27" paper, edition of 20 printed by Julia Samuels
Studio assistant Hannah Martin pulling a copy of one of many rhinoceros engravings by David Barthold