Exhibit open: March 29–May 14
Opening Reception: March 29, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: April 25, 7–8:30 p.m., Library Room 020
Using an array of old-fangled technologies from papermaking to letterpress printing, Jessica Spring, the proprietor of Springtide Press tames words and images to delight the reader. Small finely-crafted editions consider historical topics and popular culture from a unique perspective, expanding the library’s tent with new-fashioned books. Sponsored in part by the Tacoma Arts Commission.
Ms. Spring was recently named the winner of the fourth annual Foundation of Art Award given by the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Spring has exhibited in many local and regional gallery shows, collaborated with other artists, found
ed the letterpress/book Wayzgoose event at Kings’ Bookstore. She has an MFA from Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper and teaches book arts at Pacific Lutheran University. Her books are part of many collections including the British Library, Northwestern, University of Washington, Yale, the Ringling School of Art & Design, and the Collins Memorial Library.
Funding from the Tacoma Arts Commission.