Cell Memory is an artist’s book about the microscopic world of the cell and distant memories. Circular die-cut pages, ethereal imagery, and poetry evoke the sense of unconscious memories residing within the cell. Cell Memory was written and created by Macy Chadwick in an edition of 100. The book was offset printed in grey and yellow ink on UV Ultra. Enclosed in a shaped envelope with string and fabric additions.
Artist's Statement
As proprietress of In Cahoots Press, I integrate letterpress printed pages of my own poetry and images to create limited edition artist’s books. Beginning with a simple concept or idea, I explore and develop visuals, structure and text simultaneously, often while at the press, to create a cohesive whole. It is important to me that all aspects of the book support the content: the text merges with the imagery, the printed pages illustrate through texture, shape and design, and the structure and enclosure complete the idea. The resulting books can be viewed both as narrative visual sequences and as sculptural objects.
Biography
Macy Chadwick is a book artist and the proprietress of In Cahoots Press in Oakland, California. Her artist’s books and prints often involve the themes of memory, personal communication and visual language systems. Macy received her MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and currently teaches letterpress printing and book arts at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco and at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Macy's books are featured in prominent collections and she exhibits her work nationally.
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