23 Sandy Gallery is pleased to present a superb new edition by one of the smartest artists working in the book form today. Casey Gardner's books are always beautifully designed, gloriously illustrated, sumptuously letterpress printed and most off all, whip-smart, well-conceived and deep works. On top of all of that she is a very talented writer who will make you wonder at the might of her words.
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One of the places that makes Portland so quirky and lovable is the CC Stern Type Foundry Museum. Located down near the horse race track, populated with quirky souls mad about metal type and filled with ancient equipment that looks more Rube Goldberg than printer’s craft, it is a treasure to behold. To watch these folks pour molten lead is a step back in time like no other.
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The Wells Book Arts Summer Institute at Wells College in Aurora, NY always has a top-notch lineup of teachers every summer. This year's roster will be of great interest to fans of our current show in the gallery, Ink + Paper + Metal, celebrating letterpress printing and the CC Stern Type Foundry Museum.
Letterpress fans will be particularly interested in: Typecasting and Monotype Composition with Michael Bixler, Understanding the Typographical Punch with Stan Nelson, Daredevil Letterpress: Keeping Your Composure with 23 Sandy Gallery crowd favorite, Jessica Spring and Pressure Printing & Contemporary Letterpress with Brad Vetter.
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On view at 23 Sandy Gallery through February 27, 2016
Ink + Metal + Paper is an invitational exhibition curated by the folks at C. C. Stern Type Foundry, a working museum and non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the art and industry of the typographic form located here in Portland.
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23 Sandy is pleased to preview this stunning new edition featuring poems by Michael Dickman and Matthew Dickman, monotypes by Keith Achepohl, printing and design by Sandy Tilcock. This sumptuous collaborative work features ten deeply felt and personal poems, five each, from two highly-regarded twin-brother poets written in memory of their brother Darin Hull, who lost his life to a drug overdose. The poems are paired with velvety black photogravures reproduced from original trace monotypes by Keith Achepohl.
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Ellen Knudson has a magnificent new book in the gallery titled, Made Up. Photos don't do this letterpress marvel justice. The drum leaf binding includes eight gate folds that open out into whimsical "non-scientific" illustrations about "the imaginary cellular composition of the human body.
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One hundred years ago, beloved American poet William Stafford was born in Hutchinson, Kansas. Although drafted into World War II, Stafford abstained from fighting as a conscientious objector. Instead, he worked in the civilian public service camps.
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Today's holiday Gifty Pick is by letterpress innovator Karen Kunc. I am a HUGE fan of her work—she has a refreshingly original style using letterpress techniques that are result in gorgeous, layered, beautiful prints. Karen, who lives in Nebraska, is both an accomplished, widely-exhibited book artist and respected print maker.
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Have you ever taken a 5-day summer workshop out at OCAC? If not, you must. I always feel like I am at summer camp during a long class at this very inspiring and beautiful campus. While you are there be sure to bring up your lunch money, because the food at the Hands On Cafe is fantastic.
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Sandy Tilcock's show in the Collins Gallery at the main library in downtown Portland promises to be excellent not only for fans of the book arts, letterpress and literature, but also for any artist who is interested in process. What goes on behind the scenes as Sandy creates her broadsides and books while collaborating with some of the best writers and illustrators of our day? Always a fascinating topic for any artist with much to be learned. Jim Carmin has acquired Sandy's archives and this exhibition will be a fascinating peek inside the vaults.
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Birthday celebrations for the beloved Oregon poet, William Stafford continue through the end of this month around the world. You can see upcoming events on the Friends of William Stafford web site. In his honor, we just added a new artist book by Roni Gross to our web site.
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The Rabbits by Jenny Craig. A terrific book about a few fine furry friends is our featured letterpress art of the day from 23 Sandy's INKED exhibition. Better hop to it you want to see this show.
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