dylan thomas print project especially when the october wind
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THE EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
THE CATALOGUE THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS COLLECTION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
THE CATALOGUE IS PRINTED ON SILK COATED PAPER WEIGHING 150GM2, WITH THE COVER IN COLORME BLANC NATURAL PAPER, WEIGHING 300GM2. IT WAS DESIGNED BY TONY RIDLER OF RIDLER WEBSTER LTD. THE PAGES MEASURE 21CM X 23CM AND ARE BOUND TOGETHER.
The pages contain:
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Foreword by Andrew Davies, Assembly Member, National Assembly of Wales.
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The poem 'especially when the october wind' by Dylan Thomas. First published as part of the collection '18 poems' in 1934, and now published by Dent.
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'That Momentary Peace' by the writer, poet and translator, Malcolm Parr, in which he explores the links between genius, imagination and the written word.
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A reproduction of each print along with a profile of the artist, their comments on the creative process behind their image and details of the medium used.
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History or context of this project. This outlines the remit for this project to mark the 50th anniversary of Dylan Thomas's death. It details how the artists began by seeking to re-engage with an aspect of Thomas's early work from his Swansea period, the catalyst for the images and the process of their development.
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Information on the unique hand made paper used. The images are printed on handmade paper, which was commissioned especially for this project. This page outlines the search for this paper and the decision making that went into its creation.
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Glossary. This supplies meaning for technical printing terms that occur in this catalogue allowing the reader greater understanding of the creative process that is printmaking.
All text is bilingual, appearing in both English and Welsh.
The catalogue can be purchased for £4.70 (p&p not included) or contact us:
SWANSEA PRINT WORKSHOP DYLAN THOMAS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Swansea
Print Workshop is a not for profit
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