RHIANNON ALPERS
IMPRINT COORDINATION BY CHAD JOHNSON
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2019
Edition of 100
Letterpress printing, laser cut, eco-printed cover paper
4x4”
$44 PURCHASE
Most of my inspiration and creativity stems from my time spent in nature— a sentiment I share with these four kindred spirits. These women found their life’s passion in the throes of nature. In the pursuit of discovery, they blazed an exacting trail in courage and perseverance in a time when few women were credited for their contributions. I encourage you to seek out the stories of these and other early women scientists, who have paved the way for inquisitive minds to follow.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rhiannon Alpers, has an MFA in Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a BA in Book Arts from UC Santa Barbara, College of Creative Studies. She is a papermaker, letterpress printer and book artist. She has taught academic courses at San Francisco Art Institute, California College of the Arts (San Francisco) University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Dominican University (San Rafael) , Academy of Art University, Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, Columbia College Chicago, Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy. She has taught workshops for Penland School of Crafts, Book Arts LA, San Diego Book Arts, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Kala Printmaking Institute, Center for Book and Paper in Chicago, and at her own studio in the Mission District.
See more of Rhiannon’s work at https://www.rhiannonalpers.com