Art project showcases capabilities of MPS flexo/hybrid presses

Following MPS’s move to new headquarters in Arnhem, the press manufacturer commissioned a local art student from ArtEZ University of the Arts to create and execute a printed art design project for the new building’s decor. After sharing what MPS envisioned in the project, Linders designed an abstract art pattern with a range of layers for final print on a flexo press. By combining four print sleeves with six printing colors (CMYK, red and blue), she found a way to create more than 1,000 variations of the original pattern. The printed patterns could be framed, applied as wallpaper, combined with other paintings or converted into shrink sleeves and labels.

The designs were printed on both the MPS EF flexo press and the hybrid EF Symjet press platforms, using a variety of colors and applications such as cold foiling. The colorful and vibrant printed art was used to decorate the offices, hallways and walls throughout the new MPS building.

Aakon Schüssel, MPS sales and marketing director, said: ‘When it came time to integrate décor in the new MPS building, we approached a local art university in Arnhem for the project, to also help support our new community. Marjolein surpassed all our expectations of the project, not only with her stunning designs, but with her ability to incorporate MPS’s dynamic culture, energy and press technology into her art.

‘Marjolein’s designs are decorative, technically very well executed, and communicate her enthusiasm and tremendous creative ability. We thank Marjolein for her contribution to MPS and wish her continued success as an artist.’

During her time with MPS, Marjolein Linders completed her studies and graduated from ArtEZ.

As well as being on show at MPS’s headquarters, Linder’s work can be seen through the MPS Facebook page.