An Exquisite Future

An Exquisite Future was created in the Fall of 2014 by Master's Degree candidates [Susanne Allen, Sarah Matthews, Amy Nichols, Sarah Denslow, Krista Sharp, and Julie Sheah] in the Art and the Book Program, Marginalia Press, at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, George Washington University, under the guidance of Sarah McDermott.

In the book, the group explores the implications of a future with a reduced population of honeybees. A vital pollinator of many types of food plants for humans and animals, honeybees are in danger of disappearing because of colony collapse disorder. The artists used this phenomenon as a starting point for contemplating the future. Each artist responded to the preceding vision, building on what came before and using humor while considering potential difficulties.”

Techniques used were letterpress, screenprint, linoleum relief and Sintra plates on Rives Heavyweight Text. The background images of native pollinators were digitally printed on Canson Mi-Teintes. The typefaces are Eurostyle and Aleo, letterpress printed from polymer plates. The cover sheets are made of cotton and abaca by hand.

Letterpress, screen print, linoleum relief, Sintra plate carving. Bound in an accordion with a removable spine and sewn inserts.

Edition of 30