Course Code: 26SRI200I
This one-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, March 3rd - 10th, from 6PM to 9PM ET.
- Tuesday, March 3rd, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, March 10th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on February 17th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
Join us for an exciting workshop that delves into the fascinating world of Duotone and Two-Color Riso Printing! This hands-on creative journey will take you through two distinct and captivating approaches to producing visually striking images using just two colors.
This workshop will explore how to work with layers in order to craft captivating visual narratives with depth and complexity. The second phase of the workshop will offer insights into the theory and aesthetics behind Duotone photography – a process of using two contrasting colors to create photographic images. Participants will walk away with 20 copies of their unique two-color print.
This workshop is part of a series, previous workshop attendance of Riso #1 and Riso #2, or some Riso knowledge is needed to participate.
Fun Fact: Duotone was first used in the printing industry in the late 19th century, primarily with the sepia photograph, where various shades of brown coloring were used to create more visually and dynamic images.
This workshop is part 3 of a series of Riso workshops and requires participation in the previous Riso #1 workshop. You can also sign up for Part #4: Riso for Photography if you've completed the prerequisite!
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Students are encouraged to bring media such as watercolor, drawing pencils, photographs, collage, etc.
- Clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)
All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About the Instructor:
Eva Parra (1982) is a researcher, educator and printer. She is part of the curatorial collective Indisciplinadas where she has developed exhibitions such as No room for books and soft [cover] revolution. She is the co-founder of Calipso Press, a printing studio, publishing label and artistic collective established in 2015 in Cali, and since 2022 based in NY. Calipso hosts a residency program oriented to expanded publishing and printing experimentation. They have participated in Art book fairs such as NYABF, UNFOLD Shanghai, Libros Mutantes Madrid, Rrreplica México and curated contemporary art projects such as Post Digital Mimeography (Colombia Biennale, Pereira, 2016) and A Sketch for the Future (Miriam Gallery, New York, 2022).
All images courtesy of the instructor.