Jana Sim • Chicago, IL |
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*Roll over image for alternate view. Jana Sim Double side flag book letterpress printed from photopolymer plates on paper To purchase this work please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. |
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Jana Sim When one does not understand a language; the language becomes a wonderful design. English is text but to me it is also beautiful forms of shapes and patterns. This book is bound in tunnel book style binding. It is 10 x 10 inches closed size and when it opens it makes a 10 inches deep space. It consists of 10 sheets of hand-marbled Arches heavy-weight paper with punched alphabet. The book is contained in a handmade drop spine box with foil stamped title in the spine. Edition of 5. 2008. To purchase this work please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. |
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*Roll over image for alternate view. Jana Sim Jana tells us, "My work is about the difficulties I face living as an International Student and the cultural differences between Korea and the United States." This Dos-a-Dos book features words expressing those differences embossed into the pages as a study in typography and structure. Dos-a Dos book structure; Letterpress printed on 250gsm Somerset paper, hot stamped title, Lokta paper, book cloth, and cowhide leather. Eight pages. Edition of 7 copies. 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.75 inches. 2009. To purchase this work please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. |
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