Giclée (pronounced 'zhee-clay') is a term coined in 1991 by printmaker Jack Duganne. It comes from the French word 'gicler', meaning 'to squirt' or 'spray', which refers to the way ink is applied onto the paper in this type of printing.

A giclée print refers to a high-quality reproduction made using an inkjet printer with archival quality inks and papers or canvases. What sets giclée prints apart from regular inkjet prints is their superior color accuracy and detail. They capture every nuance of the original artwork and can reproduce a wider range of colors than traditional printing methods.

Giclée prints are also known for their longevity. The archival inks used in giclée printing are fade-resistant and can last for up to 200 years without significant color loss, making them a great choice for art collectors.

All of my prints are giclée, produced by Brian Carter, a fine craftsman and printer who owns and operates Pearl Printing in Portland, using archival quality inks and paper. The reproductions are carefully made to preserve the collage-like qualities of three dimensionality, depth, and shadow. I often have to look twice or three times to determine whether I’m looking at an original collage or a giclée reproduction.