John Beech - Paper Variable 2011
Edition 1 of 20
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John Beech
Rubber Mat Edition Print, 2011
Inked embossing on multi-laminated linen pulp on cotton base sheet
24 x 17 3/4 inches
Dieu Donné is pleased to announce a new edition by John Beech of 20 variable artworks in handmade paper as part of the 2011 Paper Variables program.
Working in the wet studio with Artistic Director Paul Wong, John Beech created a “printing plate” from rubber car mats. Sheets of handmade paper were formed from a thin layer of linen atop a layer of thicker cotton.The plates were then inked and “printed” during the papermaking process leaving an embossing effect on the wet pulp. The resulting work incorporates Beech’s formally abstract aesthetic and elevated use of everyday ephemera into the hand papermaking process to create an intriguing edition reflective of his sculptural work and reminiscent of a Russian Suprematist canvas.
About the Artist
John Beech is a Brooklyn-based artist. Beech’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions across the world including an exhibition at the Portland Art Museum, on view through mid October 2011. His work is included in many public collections including the Albright-Knox ArtGallery, Buffalo; The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; Manfred Wandel/Stiftung fur Konkrete Kunst, Reutlingen, Germany; The San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose; The University Art Museum, Berkeley; The Kunst Museum, Basel, Switzerland; and The Roche, Switzerland among many others
For more information, please visit his website:
http://www.johnbeech.com/
About Paper Variables
Celebrate the possibilities! The Paper Variables series are unique collectable works in a limited edition. Each piece is handmade in our studios, and artists love the chance to experiment with different colors and additions to make each piece distinctive. For collectors, it’s an opportunity to acquire works by well known artists at an attractive price. Signed and numbered by the artist.