{"product_id":"dieu-donne","title":"Dieu Donne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated exploration of the history and process of hand papermaking at non-profit studio Dieu Donné.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDieu Donné, 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 Donné 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 Donné, this is the first book to detail hand papermaking as an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 450 vibrant images include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the studio and artists at work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepictions of collaborations and techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGosin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with the visual and historical treasure trove, readers can explore sculptural techniques, innovations, and extensive resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT CULTURAL INSTITUTION: Dieu Donné 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eARTIST COLLABORATIONS: Artists from a variety of disciplines have been introduced to the creative possibilities of hand papermaking through Dieu Donné, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Susan Gosin's work has been exhibited and collected by institutions such as MoMA and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and The Getty, Los Angeles. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts, a Tiffany Award, and the Printmaker Emeritus Award from the Southern Graphics Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapermaking and paper craft enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurators and conservators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and gallery professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and students from elementary to graduate school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926959652957,"sku":"9781797244327","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/dieu-donne","provider":"Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}