Þuríður Ósk Smáradóttir

In April 2026, Icelandic artist Þuríður Ósk Smáradóttir completed an artist residency at Art Print Residence, where she focused on expanding her printmaking practice through an intensive exploration of hard-ground etching and the expressive possibilities of à la poupée printing.

Throughout her residency, Þuríður investigated the relationship between line, texture, and colour, developing a series of copper plate etchings while experimenting with the subtle nuances of selective inking. Working with the à la poupéetechnique allowed her to apply multiple colours to a single plate, creating rich tonal transitions and unique, hand-crafted impressions in which every print became an individual work.

Under the guidance of Jordi Rosés, the residency combined technical instruction with artistic research, encouraging experimentation and a deeper understanding of traditional intaglio processes. Through daily work in the studio, Þuríður refined her etching techniques, explored different approaches to plate preparation and printing, and expanded the visual language of her practice.

Her time at Art Print Residence provided an inspiring environment for creative exchange, technical development, and focused studio work, culminating in a body of prints that reflects both precision and experimentation. The residency offered an opportunity to strengthen her knowledge of traditional printmaking while discovering new expressive possibilities within contemporary intaglio practice.