Artist Books librarians might want to take advantage of the
pre-publication discount (through June 11) on the new limited edition (25
copies) in smaller format of
Self-Portrait
2010. The first copies of both this and the Deluxe Edition (5
copies) were just finished and photos added to the website today. Next
fiscal year billing on request, with discount applied for orders placed
by June 11. Write or say "ARLIS" when you order for an extra
10% discount.
More images are at
http://minsky.com/self-portrait.htm
Snapshots of a 16" x 20" canvas as it
evolved into a self-portrait,
drawn in pencil, erased, redrawn, and painted over in successive layers
of oils.
Printed on Lasal Photo Matte 235 acid free paper in archival pigment
Epson inks.
Cover printed on Breathing Color Chromata White canvas, finished with
automotive lacquer.
This edition resulted from a request by Richard Roth, curator of the
exhibition
Local
Self-Portraits at the Hudson Opera House, to provide a work for the
show, June 12-August 14, 2010. The Deluxe Edition of this book is in the
exhibition, not the painting. The first pencil sketch was done on March
8, 2010.
There are two numbered and signed editions: A Deluxe Edition of 5
copies 9" x 12" has prints of 12 steps and an original pencil
drawing. The Limited Edition of 25 copies 6" x 9" has prints of
17 steps, and no original drawing.
Copies No. 1 of both editions are included with purchase of the 16"
x 20" oil on canvas that was the subject of this book.
--
Richard