This is a series of iterative, unique prints in an open edition. There are approximately 45 prints in this series. I began this series as an exploration into creating iterative pieces that could carry meaning in an ambient, general way. The parentheses work as both enclosures containing nothing, and as word-like elements themselves.

I created these pieces on a C&P platen press, and varied the colors by shifting the placement of each piece on the platen while I printed. Additionally, some of the pieces were held back for each pass, so the number of impressions, and the color palette, varies from one piece to the next.

I have also created a video piece/amimation that shows all of the pieces in this series. the video may be seen at https://youtu.be/IcKgyZr17W4

letterpress

Patrick Barber