"Wings" letterpress variable edition print

An original poem celebrates the beauty of empathy, perfect for caregivers and anyone who feels strongly. Poem is types with vintage metal type and printed in dark blue and green on “ink wiped” paper, making each one a variable edition that is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Yellow, beige and antique gold tones predominate in background.

Original poem ©Theresa Esterlund|Open to Being

Details

• 8.5 x 11 inches or 10 x 11 inches
• Letterpress on paper
• Variable edition of 33
• Signed, numbered, and packaged with Certificate of Authenticity
  

Process

Each of these is printed on paper that was ink wiped with antique gold, then printed with typeset lettering. The technique of ink wiping involves letting paper move in reverse through the rollers in a Vandercook press, resulting in unpredictable coloring on both sides of the paper. Solvents can be added to the rollers to create variations in inking as well, and some pages are put through multiple times.