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David Mohallatee serves as Foundation Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, specializing in revolutionary approaches to printmaking safety and accessibility. His scholarly mission centers on replacing hazardous traditional materials with non-toxic alternatives without compromising artistic quality.
Research priorities include:
- Development of aluminum plate lithography techniques
- Eco-friendly intaglio and relief printing processes
- Democratization of printmaking for educational settings
- Historical technique preservation through sustainable methods
Mohallatee's creative output has shaped the field through features in seminal publications like 'Contemporary American Print Makers' (2015) and international references including a Portuguese encyclopedia of exlibris art (2011). His work bridges historical craftsmanship with contemporary environmental consciousness.
Professional network includes:
- Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center (Hyattsville, MD) as Denbo Fellow
- Southern Graphics Print Council leadership
- International Mezzotint Society (Gainesville, FL)
- Mid-American Print Council (Peoria, IL)
Award highlights:
- Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship (Kentucky Arts Council)
- Denbo Fellowship (Pyramid Atlantic)
- Rothermel Alumni Award (Kutztown University)
As an active practitioner-educator, Mohallatee maintains rigorous studio output while advancing pedagogical frameworks for safer art production. His Tamarind Institute certification underscores technical mastery in lithography, now redirected toward sustainable innovation.
