David Krut Projects is pleased to present Cruise at Krut 2020, a solo exhibition of unique paper collages and sculptures from the studio of Wilma Cruise, shown alongside recently completed editions from the David Krut Workshop (DKW).

Wilma Cruise’s interaction with the David Krut Workshop (DKW) began in 2007, resulting in her solo exhibition, Split NY|LON|JHB. She has worked collaboratively with the DKW printers on three major projects: in 2010, 2015 and currently. Cruise has contributed to David Krut Publishing titles, including an essay titled Reading Ceramics, which can be found in Messages and Meaning which provides insight into the MTN Art Collection. Furthermore, Cruise has been part of numerous group and solo exhibitions with David Krut Projects (DKP) and an engaging relationship continues.

It was in January of 2015 that Cruise and Master Printer, Jillian Ross, joined forces to produce four new prints. This opportunity in the workshop allowed for an exploration of a variety of printmaking techniques including drypoint on copper plate and chine-collé with tea-stained Japanese paper. The images that resulted are both visually and technically complex. The collaboration in 2015 led to Cruise’s solo exhibition, Advice From A Caterpillar at David Krut Projects.

Three of the four prints, namely Word, The Queen and The End Game, formed a series of work showcased at Advice From A Caterpillar. The fourth, The All-Knowing Pig, stood independently. In this exhibition Cruise explored the human animal relationship and asks the ultimately ethical question, “What happens if the animals were in charge and treated us as we treated them?”