The Changing Face of Letterpress
The Changing Face of Letterpress
Well Gallery, London College of Communication
Elephant & Castle
London
SE1 6SB
05-11 March 2009
The Changing Face of Letterpress is an exhibition of staff and student work from the London College of Communication, seeking to challenge the boundaries of Letterpress within the current design climate whilst drawing from the rich printing history of the college. The exhibition explores the changing role of Letterpress within design education, from a typographical teaching tool to a medium that is igniting process-driven work from students within the School of Graphic Design.
Comparisons can be drawn between ephemera from the London College of Printing Archive and current work documenting the typefaces held within the workshop. Students from across all disciplines have referenced traditional type specimen sheets within projects that encompass outcomes as varied as illustration, interactive design and moving image.
A lively programme of talks including guest speakers Phil Baines and Catherine Dixon will accompany the exhibition. Visitors will also have the chance to participate in one of the workshops, which will be running throughout the duration of the show. Please check back soon for further details, or email Rose Gridneff to join our mailing list.
