Author: PAUPERS PRESS
Title: The Mechanical Hand: artists' projects at Paupers Press
Description: London: Black Dog Publishing 2012. 1st edition. Fine copy in the original colour printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description; 189 p.: ill.; 29 cm. Notes; Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'The Mechanical Hand: 25 Years of Artists' Projects at Paupers Press' at King's Place Gallery. London. 27 April - 22 June 2012. Includes bibliographical references. Summary; 'The Mechanical Hand: Artists' Projects at Paupers Press' focuses on the work of Paupers Press. a fine art print studio that concentrates on etching. lithography and relief printing. The studio has worked with many of the leading contemporary artists working in collaboration with the artists to produce limited edition and unique prints. books and portfolio collections. The Mechanical Hand examines the collaborative relationship of the studio and the contemporary artists they work with. 'The Mechanical Hand' features Damien Hirst s widely recognizable 'Butterflies.' controversial skull prints and large scale hand-inked photogravure Sanctum series 2009. Rachel Whiteread s 'Twelve Objects.' are discussed and featured; 12 etchings of everyday objects ranging from a walnut to a bottle to a light switch. From Keith Coventry there is his 2008 series 'Copper and Silk' series. a collection of 20 prints made by etching and silkscreen. 'The Mechanical Hand' includes Jake & Dinos Chapman's 'Etchasketchathon' series stemming from the popular childrens toy Etch-A-Sketch and playing nostalgia and childhood innocence off against contemporary adult themes. The book also includes an interview with Turner Prize nominated Catherine Yass and commentary from the other artists included showing a unique insight into their working methods.' Subjects; Paupers Press. Jake Chapman [1966- ]. Dinos Chapman [1962- ]. Mat Collishaw [1966]. Bob and Roberta Smith [1963]. Rachel Whiteread [1963- ]. Paula Rego [1935- ]. Tracey Emin. R.A. [1963- ]. Damien Hirst [1965- ]. Charles Avery [1973- ]. Stephen Chambers. R.A. [1960]. Tim Noble [1966- ]. Sue Webster [1967- ]. Richard Wathen [1971- ]. Chris Ofili [1968- ]. Grayson Perry. R.A. [1960- ]. Hughie O'Donoghue. R.A. [1953 - ]. Keith Coventry [1958]. Glenn Brown [1966- ]. Tony Bevan. R.A. [1951]. Rosie Snell [1971]. Jock Mcfadyen. R.A. [1950- ]. Cornelia Parker. R.A. [1956- ]. Andrzej Jackowski [1947]. Elizabeth Magill [1959]. Catherine Yass [1963]. Eileen Cooper. R.A. [1953]. Brian Illsley [1937 - ]. Christopher Le Brun. P.R.A. [1951]. Prints. British - 20th century. Prints. British - 21st century. Prints. British - 20th century - Exhibitions. Prints & printmaking. ART / Prints. Weight in Kg appr.:

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