Recent Work by Alumni of the MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Program

The first print of my newest series, Body Maps, has been selected for the exhibition Recent Work by Alumni of the MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Program, part of The Hybrid Book series of events taking place in June 2009. The first print, Body Maps (Triptych), a detail of which can be seen here, is also my first venture into fine digital printing, and will be printed by Silicon Gallery.

This series of prints are based on projections of maps from specific locations that were projected onto my own body. They are an exploration of how travel and place affect who we are, both physically and spiritually.

Stay tuned for more information about this exhibition and my participation in the Hybrid Book Fair in June 2009!

Michelle Wilson and Rocinante Press on NEXUS Radio

On February 1, from 2-4 PM, I will be participating in a Zine Reading on Nexus Radio, the current project at Nexus Foundation for Today's Art. Organized by Katie Haegele of The Lala Theory, I will be reading from both the Spanish and English versions of the Migratory Books.

Other readers will be in attendance, including Bonnie MacAllister. Nexus Foundation for Today's Art is located at 1400 North American Street, on the first floor of the Crane Arts Building, in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Hope to see some of you there!

Aquifer - New Book for 2009

As an exercise in bringing more spontaneity into my studio, my first book of the new year, Aquifer, is now complete. This unique accordion book is made from lithographs hand-painted with watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and carborundum. Text tip-ins are ink jet printed on handmade Japanese Gampi made by the artist in the nagashizuki method. More handmade paper, an abaca blend with subtle metallic pigment, has been used for the cover.

Upcoming Residency through Appel Farm

This spring I have been invited to be the Artist-In-Residence at Vineland High School in Vineland, NJ, through the Appel Farm Artist-In-Residence Program. The students and I will be collaborating on an installation that will premier at the Vineland Public Library, and then tour to various other sites in New Jersey.

This residency will focus on students reactions to war both past and present. It will involve interviews with veterans from WWII and our current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Check back here for updates as this project progresses!

INFINITE THREAD - New Artist Book

Over the past few years, I have frequently collaborated with the artist Marie Elcin. Our most recent collaboration is an artist book titled Infinite Thread (see images above, click on image for larger version). It consists of screen prints and letterpress on shaped-deckle handmade paper, made from a combination of cotton and silk.

This collaboration was an exploration of processes, unified by a shared interest in water as a source of inspiration. By allowing process to take over, the authorship of the work becomes a third entity besides Marie and myself in the work itself.

To purchase this book, or any other work from Rocinante Press, or to find out any other information, please email me at rocinantepress (at) gmail (dot) com. More of my work can be seen here on Inliquid.com.

Rocinante Press at Pyramid Atlantic Book Fair

This weekend I will be participating in the Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair, in Silver Spring, MD. The fair is open from 10 AM - 5 PM, both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. In addition, The Migratory Books Project will be featured in "Context Is King," a talk by Mary Tasillo.

At the fair, I will be offering both older and more recent editions for sale. New editions that will be released at the fair include Unearthed, pictured here, and Infinite Thread, a collaboration between myself and Marie Elcin.

To order these books, or find out any other information about Rocinante Press, please email me at rocinantepress (at) gmail (dot) com.

Women Helping Women off to Portland, OR

The Women Helping Women, Stitch by Stitch collaborative project is off to Portland, Oregon and will be on display in Portland's City Hall during the month of November.

Upcoming 2009 venues include exhibitions in St. Louis and Washington DC. Stay tuned for more information.