Middle Ground/En Medio Tierra book binding 2018 copyright Douglas Stockdale
After spending the morning at Dual Graphics looking at the hard proofs earlier this week, I returned with three interior sets to develop a couple of Trial Proofs (T/P) of the assembled artist book. FYI, the T/P is a version that is made during the developmental stage but which the printing is not right yet, a term from the printmaking practice when a plate is inked and then proofed to see if the resulting image is acceptable. When the resulting image is acceptable and ready to print, this would be an Artist Proof (A/P).
This also gave me an opportunity to practice my gluing technique so that I did not totally screw up the appearance of a book. One take away; this is going to be a slow process. The second? This might also be the last leporello artist book I assemble! It’s going to really look awesome, but what a pain to get everything just right. sigh.
Why it’s an artist book, as each one is going to have some unique differences.
We also decided to exhibit in the gallery my extended book dummy, all 21 feet, as a unique work of art. Then hang underneath the book dummy a finished edition book. This should look pretty cool. The team at the gallery are doing the final print and book hanging today. I dropped off prints and books yesterday, but the walls of the gallery were still being prepped for painting from the last exhibition.
Opening tomorrow: Fabrik Projects, 2636 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles
Exhibition: May 5th – June 2nd
Artist reception: Saturday, May 12th, 6 – 8pm
Artist book is still available for purchase from me.
Looking forward to seeing the exhibition!
Cheers,
Doug
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