In this episode Platemark, I talk with Leslie Diuguid, owner and founder of Do-Good Press in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Leslie shares her journey as a screenprinter and discusses the intricacies of screenprinting, including processes, challenges, and the nuances of halftone and moiré patterns. We talk about how much math comes into the enterprise, especially about the relationship of mesh counts of screens and the frequency modulation of dot patterns. We explore Leslie's deep connection with her community, her unique approach to remembering names by sketching neighborhood visitors, and her experiences moving from a bedroom workshop to a storefront space. Leslie also details various projects, such as printing on glass, working with unique materials, and producing one-off prints in collaboration with artists like Selena Kimball and Rose Salane. We touch on the importance of sharing knowledge, community engagement, and the future of printmaking. This enriching conversation highlights Leslie's passion for her craft and her innovative contributions to the printmaking world.

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Article in Bomb Magazine about Selena Kimball: https://bombmagazine.org/articles/2023/09/20/selena-kimball-interviewed/

Leslie's Omaha show: https://www.u-ca.org/exhibition/meet-me-at-the-fence-ok-bye

Nyssa Chow information: https://www.tellinghistories.com/trace

Du-Good Press published Simon Benjamin's Crown and Anchor, which was acquired by the Perez Art Museum: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDNPhswRslT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

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Leslie Diuguid priming canvas with open mesh at Du-Good Press, Brooklyn, NY.

One-off set up for artist Simon Benjamin at Du-Good Press, Brooklyn, NY.

Shepard Fairey. Tribal Anniversary, 2024. Screenprint. 24 x 18 in. Signari Gallery, Temecula, CA.

Selena Kimball standing on screenprinting table getting ready to work with Andrea “Nina” Knoll in the background.

Selena Kimball inspecting work in progress.

Andrea “Nina” Knoll pouring ink as Selena Kimball holds the squeegee and prepares to print.

Selena Kimball with Leslie Diuguid pointing out details in Selena's work in progress.

Installation shot of Leslie Diuguid’s exhibition, Meet me at the fence ok bye. February 10–April 13, 2024. The Union for Contemporary Art, Omaha. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). Eduardo, Chanel, and Jessica, 2024. Screenprints on canvas (12 x 12 in. each) installed in Leslie Diuguid’s exhibition, Meet me at the fence ok bye. February 10–April 13, 2024. The Union for Contemporary Art, Omaha. Courtesy of the Artist.

Installation shot of Leslie Diuguid’s exhibition, Meet me at the fence ok bye. February 10–April 13, 2024. The Union for Contemporary Art, Omaha. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). 12,528, 2024. Screenprint on canvas. 30 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Installation shot of Leslie Diuguid’s exhibition, Meet me at the fence ok bye. February 10–April 13, 2024. The Union for Contemporary Art, Omaha. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). These Are Leslie’s Hands, 2024. Screenprint on canvas. 30 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). Screamie, 2024. Screenprint. 30 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). Emily, 2024. Screenprint. 30 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Leslie Diuguid (American, born 1986). 942-0733, 2024. Screenprint. 30 x 40 in. Courtesy of the Artist.

Rose Salane. 64,000 Attempts at Circulation, 2022. Five screenprints, counterfeit metal coins, and steel tables. Overall: 106 13/16 × 232 × 131 in. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.

Tiona Nekkia McClodden. Black Insanity on the Ledge of a Death Star, 2022. 2-color screenprint. 18 x 24 in. Printed by Du-Good Press; published by 52 Walker.

Alake Schilling (American, born 1993). Spotty Dotty Dog House, 2023. Color screenprint. 16 x 16 in. Published by Printed Matter; printed by Du-Good Press, Brooklyn.  Printed Matter

Char Jeré. The Periodic Table of Black Revolutionaries, 2021. 10-color screenprint. 18 x 24 in. Printed and published by Du-Good Press, Brooklyn.

Kai Jenrette (American, born 2001). I’m Perfect Life’s Perfect I Love Being Me, 2024. 2-color screenprinted zine. Unfolded: 16 x 20 in. Printed and published by Du-Good Press, Brooklyn.