Pandemic Printing (2021 - 2022)
Washington DC: Abstract Orange, 2021-22. Paperback. Number 5 of 20 copies. According to the artist: "Pandemic Printing (2021-2022) is a series of five booklets wrapped in paper covers, conceived during the 'long dark winter' of the COVID-19 pandemic. After months of being isolated, I returned to the studio. With excess time, due to a lack of work, I decided to create my own quarterly periodical about art and design.
Issue 1: The debut issue centers on winter. The paper used is gray and cold, reflecting the season. The text relates to winter and offers coping strategies. The layout consists of reader spreads and is saddle-stitched with copper staples. This issue includes four layers and over 600 runs through the press. To imitate a traditional periodical, it features page numbers and folios, although as the project evolved I found these less essential.
Issue 2: The second issue, published in Spring 2021, employs yellow paper and bright inks. The pages are designed as printer spreads and bound using a drum leaf technique. This issue explores more abstract layouts and vibrant colors.
Issue 3: For Summer, the format reverted to a saddle-stitched booklet, now with an extra detachable cover. It features bright neon paper and a mix of typography and carved blocks.
Issue 4: In the fall, as life began to pick up again, I had less time to dedicate to the project. This issue is also a saddle-stitched book with a cover, using only two shades of orange ink printed on blue paper.
Issue 5: It took a year (2022) to produce this final issue. The cover contains all elements from inside the booklet printed together. The orange paper features two layers of graph paper printed in the background, and four colors of ink on top. It is foil-stamped and saddle-stitched with metallic thread. This piece reflects what is possible when one has, or makes, the time."
All five booklets are housed together in a stiff yellow paper wrapper with orange title to front and spine panels. The wrapper has a velcro closure and is signed and numbered by the artist. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. ARTB/041525. Fine.
Item #37880
Price: $2,200.00