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Bridging Mural Art and Printmaking: RUN’s Collaboration with Jonathan Comerford
Printmaking has long been a bridge between artistic disciplines, offering new ways to translate ideas into accessible, limited editions. For the internationally acclaimed muralist and installation artist RUN, this bridge was built with the guidance of master printmaker Jonathan Comerford. Their collaboration introduced RUN to printmaking for the first time, allowing him to adapt his expansive, mural-scale imagery into more intimate, collectable works.

A New Chapter in RUN’s Artistic Journey

RUN is widely respected in both the global muralist community and contemporary art galleries for his distinct and intricate visual language. Known for his large-scale, dynamic murals that pulse with movement and narrative, he had never before engaged in the meticulous, layered process of printmaking. Comerford extended an invitation to RUN, offering him the opportunity to explore this medium through a hands-on, experimental approach.
The result of this collaboration was a striking series of silkscreen and silkscreen monoprint editions. The project encouraged RUN to stay true to his artistic techniques while adapting them to the unique demands of printmaking. By utilizing similar tools and approaches as in his mural work, RUN was able to maintain the essence of his visual storytelling in a new format.
The Collection: Translating Murals into Prints
The collaborative series resulted in several distinct print portfolios, each showcasing RUN’s signature imagery through different techniques and approaches.

The Heads Portfolio

This series features multicolour silkscreen and monoprint combinations, each one presenting a unique variation in colour while maintaining the same portrait head composition. The variations highlight the dynamic possibilities of printmaking, allowing for an interplay of colour and tone that adds depth and nuance to each piece.
Monument
In contrast to the vibrant Heads Portfolio, Monument is a monochromatic silkscreen print. This piece was executed using the same technique RUN employed for The Tail series, demonstrating his ability to create striking visual impact with a restrained colour palette.

The Tail Series

RUN’s mural techniques directly influenced The Tail series. These silkscreen prints were created using sponge rollers—one of his signature tools for painting murals. By incorporating his familiar methods into the printmaking process, he successfully translated the bold, textural quality of his large-scale works into a more compact yet equally powerful form.
Merging Disciplines, Expanding Boundaries
The collaboration between RUN and Jonathan Comerford exemplifies the exciting possibilities that emerge when artists step beyond their usual mediums. Through this printmaking journey, RUN not only expanded his artistic practice but also introduced his imagery to a wider audience in a more tangible format.
This series serves as both a homage to his muralist roots and a testament to the adaptability of his vision. By embracing the challenges of a new medium, RUN has once again proven that artistic expression knows no boundaries—it simply finds new ways to evolve.

Master printmaker Jonathan Comerford invited Italian artist RUN to introduce him to printmaking and produce a series of limited editioned silkscreens and silkscreen monoprints. The artist had never before engaged in printmaking so Jonathan invited RUN to collaborate on a series of works over some time to translate his mural-orientated size images to a smaller, accessible size.