A month-long exhibition on the craft, business and artistry of a new generation of letterpress printers. Work from around the country was requested, juried then displayed in historical and conceptual context. A live demonstration by printer Neil Giroux marked the opening. Responsible for everything from concept to installation, with great support from the staff of Gallery 51 - all on a budget of $250.
Exterior window display of Gallery 51 for the show
View through gallery showing case, table, and wall display solutions as well as paper "blades" used for introductory texts.
"Blade" and casework interaction
View through gallery
Table, wall, and case displays of work; as well as laptop display of briarpress.org for historical context.
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Contemporary Letterpress
Contemporary Letterpress Show
