A richly illustrated exploration of the history and process of hand papermaking at non-profit studio Dieu Donne. Dieu Donne, a New York City non-profit, pioneered the grassroots hand papermaking movement, part of the arts and crafts revival in the 1970s. For the past five decades, Dieu Donne has led the revolution in hand papermaking by reinventing it as an art medium through collaborations with important contemporary artists. Written by Susan Gosin, cofounder of Dieu Donne, this is the first book to detail hand papermaking as an art form. More than 450 vibrant images include: Photos of the studio and artists at work. Depictions of collaborations and techniques. Beautiful reproductions of such work as watermarks by William Kentridge, stencils by Greg Lignon, blowouts by Michele Oka Donor, wet pulp printing by Nari Ward, and many more. Gosin brings together original research, her own first-hand accounts, interviews with pioneering artists involved in the reinvention of printmaking and hand papermaking, and guest essays from contemporary fine artists and practitioners, including Ken Tyler, master printmaker and publisher, and Jennifer Farrell, curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Along with the visual and historical treasure trove, readers can explore sculptural techniques, innovations, and extensive resources. IMPORTANT CULTURAL INSTITUTION: Dieu Donne is the leading non-profit studio dedicated to the collaborative creation of contemporary art using the process of hand papermaking. It continues to host an ever-evolving group of artist residencies, workshops, seminars, fellowships, and internships each year. ARTIST COLLABORATIONS: Artists from a variety of disciplines have been introduced to the creative possibilities of hand papermaking through Dieu Donne, which has fostered experimentation resulting in remarkable and innovative works of art. Pieces by such notables as Richard Tuttle (watermarks), Chuck Close (stencils), Polly Apfelbaum (stencils), Mel Edwards (blowouts), Mel Kendrick (wet pulp printing), and Nicole Eisenman (pulp painting) are included.
