“Attempting
a Code for Interpretation,” this is how Translating Paint starts! In
the beginning there are 24 brush strokes. They are possibly a clue to
the process of asemic translation for the work that follows this one
mysterious page. Translating Paint is an ongoing series of asemic work
that represents language, conversations, decoding, dialogues, and
sometimes a process of finishing sentences with paint. This series shows
the potential of discourse with paint, with its strokes, scrapings, and
its endless forms. This work meanders through a series of creative
processes - from drawing the paint strokes, to creating the writing
around and in the shapes, assigning a title to the work and finally
photographing the work from the best possible angle to provide the
viewer a possible close-up perspective on the nature of the dialogue. As
the author regularly continues work on this series, the product so far
is this collection over 200 pages. Leafing through this universe, the
viewer is invited to create their own decoding of the pieces or to
simply enjoy the aesthetics. It will be easy to get lost in the black
bleed pages where the white asemic work appears as if it emerges from a
quiet and dark universe that has no context or meaning. Finally, there
is the final stage in the process – the viewer’s interpretation.
Friday, October 13, 2017; 6pm to 9pm
at The Shop at MCBA
Our twelfth annual Evening of Fine Wine and Fine Books will be
dedicated to fostering the collection of artist’s books. In one evening,
guests will explore new work from more than 100 artists from around the
world, representing the range of contemporary artist’s books from
self-published chapbooks to fine press limited editions. The event
offers something for everyone, from the most seasoned collector to the
newest enthusiast, with items at a wide variety of prices.
Attendees will sample a delectable variety of wines and cheeses, and
browse the latest offerings from outstanding local and international
book artists. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged. Please click here to RSVP.
