New Print Portfolio - Genesis

We are excited to share images of a new print portfolio produced with artist Jonathan Weinberg for his recently released boxed set of prints based on stories from Genesis. Jonathan is the Curator of The Maurice Sendak Foundation, and the prints are based on drawings he has been working on over the pandemic. Initially started as digital drawings, the images were converted to hand-printed relief prints, then scanned, reworked by the artist, and transferred to polymer plates in the shop. The portfolio contains fifteen 9” x 12” prints and one 12”x18” print, all printed letterpress in deep relief on Somerset 250gsm cover, in a signed boxed edition of 50 copies. Some images of the process are below, and you can see more finished examples or buy the boxed set at Jonathan’s website.

Polymer plates being inked in the press.

The Fall and The Tower of Babel, Jonathan Weinberg, coming off of the tympanic on press.

The Tower of Babel, Jonathan Weinberg

Jacob and Joseph, Jonathan Weinberg

Genesis boxed set, Jonathan Weinberg (image credit Jonathan Weinberg)

Genesis by Jonathan Weinberg.

Print to Disarm - Panel and Workshop

Join local printmakers Jacques Bidon (Counterform), Lois Harada (DWRI Letterpress), and Ally Thatcher (Fallen Cargo) for a conversation as part of Design Week RI about their practice. All three utilize text based posters and printing as a form of activism. In addition to this moderated conversation, the artists will offer a hands on demonstration on Saturday, September 25th.

Click here or more information on the talk and workshops.

Click here for more information on Design x RI Design Week.

Panel: Monday September 20th, 5:30 - 6:30 (virtual, register for zoom link)

Workshop: Saturday, September 25th 3-4pm and 5:30-6:30 (in person, but registration required)

Modern Calligraphy and Letterpress Tour!

We are excited to host Shanna Lyn Calligraphy for a tour of the shop and calligraphy workshop. The event takes place this coming Saturday, September 18th, and there were still 4 spots left when I started writing this blog post! Click here! for more information or to purchase tickets.

DWRI Letterpress, "Rhody Gem"!

“Our shop has been described as part printing museum, part Willy Wonka’s factory!” says DWRI printer and artist Lois Harada.

Thanks to Abbie Lahmers and Providence Monthly for featuring us in their Rhody Gems section this May! Read the full article here.

Who are we, anyway???

Thanks to Luminous Agency for putting together this video introduction to the work we do at the shop!

STAY HOME!

DWRI Letterpress is open and operating in accordance with the latest CDC and state regulations. Our design and administrative teams are working from home where possible, and our production team is operating on a staggered schedule to avoid unnecessary contact - all to keep work environment safe, and to deliver your job on time. While we miss seeing you in person, please follow information provided by the DWRI staff as you plan your job for pickups or delivery.

Please contact info@dwriletterpress.net for any inquiries.

Wallpaper Project!

SO excited to see a multi-year project to come to fruition! The Ryan Lee Gallery has just released a video of artist and collaborator Andrew Raftery introducing and describing the letterpress wallpaper project we have been print over the past few years.

See the video here.