Composed of found, recycled, and reused objects, this new typeface is captured through the photographic process known as the photogram. Each letter is created by capturing the shadow of an object. There is no distortion of scale between the image that is captures and the object from which it was cast. As each object has a unique shape the signature of the shadow is often a surprise. As a collection these signatures have begun to define a new typography and an attitude towards reused and appropriation. While some images are familiar to adults, other present themselves to children. The purpose of this piece is to foster a dialogue of discovery and exchange.
For $60, you can order a 28 x 40 in. poster directly from the designer. Just email your request to orders@dutchosborne.com
Or if you prefer, you can get a smaller, 27 x 38 in. photo print from Spring for $68.00. Click here to purchase.
I was listening to Priscilla Ahn’s Dream today (yay for shuffle mode). Childlike reflections with a touch of hope for the future, Dream has a folksy, enchanting melody that makes me smile whenever I hear it. Much thanks to Penguin for introducing me to Priscilla’s music.
Even though I wasn’t listening to Dream at the time, I think this song really captures how I felt when I was drawing Daydream Believer
This quote from Ms. Ahn also made me smile (because I’ve been there before):
I think I had 2 nervous breakdowns in the past week. Not bad breakdowns though—the fun kind, that last like 5 minutes. You know the kind—the ones where you think you’re having a heart attack, and you feel utterly alone and lost, and then the tears start coming and they don’t stop—but then you spot something random, like the vacuum cleaner in the corner, and you wonder where that extension piece for the hose went because you always put it back in the little clip when you’re done using it—did your boyfriend use it and forget to put it back?—why do I always blame him right away?—oh wait, I think I used it as a cane when I was dancing around pretending to be the Planter’s peanut, and then I find it on the floor in the middle of my office; and now I’ve stopped crying, I wipe away my tears, and move on, feeling a little lighter. So, something fun like that!
– Priscilla Ahn
This print is available in two editions—a signed and dated open edition on Speckletone Madero recycled archival paper and measuring 13 x 20 inches ($30) and a signed and numbered limited edition of 26 prints on Rives BFK archival paper measuring 12 x 19 inches ($100).
Are you bummed out about not being able to go to Si Scott’s sold out AIGA talk? Well, as a small consolation, you can now wear Si’s art thanks to Threadless.
Si originally created True Love Will Find You in the End for Varsko 4.
Brian Gonzales’s work deals with repetitive patterns, the repetitive routine of day to day life, and the repetitive nature of printmaking.
Even though my process is very regimented, it’s never boring. I do very little preliminary drawing before beginning a print so that the final product is always unexpected.
–Brian Gonzales
School of Visual Arts
Summer Residency Programs
Open Studios 2008
Featuring participants in the following residencies
Painting and Mixed Media
Sculpture, Installation and New Media Art
Printmaking and Book Arts
Public Art
Photography
Illustration and Visual Narrative
Exhibition/Reception
Thursday, July 31, 2008
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Locations
141 West 21st Street, Fourth and Eighth Floors (Painting)
141 West 21st Street, Ninth Floor (Printmaking, Illustration, Public Art)
141 West 21st Street, First Floor Westside Gallery (Photography)
30 West 17th Street (Sculpture)
When I was a little girl, I would imagine tightrope walkers on the electric lines and gymnasts doing flips on the highway mediums. Naturally, I adore Mark Brabant’s The Day’s Last Lesson screenprint.
Today—James Jean will be signing at the Giant Robot Booth 1729 at Comic-Con. Giclee prints will be available for sale during the signing.
As if that wasn’t enough, James Jean will also be signing advanced copies of his new postcard book, XOXO, at Comic-Con tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th, at the Chronicle Books Booth 1637 at 2:00pm. The book is a complete steal at only $9.95!
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