October 3, 2019, Thursday - Mimic: Modern Marbled Objects Exhibition Reception at MCBA

Time: 6p - 8p

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave S

Mimic: Modern Marbled Objects Exhibition Reception

Mimic: Modern Marbled Objects
MCBA Main Gallery
On view August 9 – October 13, 2019
Closing reception & artist talk: October 3, 6-8pm
Free and open to the public

Mimic examines the history and craft of marbling, from book arts origins to present day sculpture, fine art, and other decorative objects.

The exhibition includes local and international artists Sue Bjerke, Maisie Broome, Antonio Velez Celemin, Heather RJ Fletcher, Karli Frigge, Mary Holland, Dan and Regina St. John, Jemma Lewis, Diane Maurer-Mathison, Iris Nevins, Sheryl Oppenheim, Sally Power, Jana Pullman, Christin Ripley, Barb Skoog, Natalie Stopka, Sevim Surucu, and Robert Wu.

Visiting masters of marbling Regina and Dan St. John of Chena River Marblers will give an artist talk at the Mimic closing reception on October 3. Based in Massachusetts, Regina and Dan specialize in book edge-marbling, miniature marbling, custom marbled papers, and teaching marbling workshops around the country.

Dating back to the 12th century in Japan and 15th century in Turkey, the art of marbling involves floating paint on water mixed viscous with carrageenan, a seaweed extract; creating intricate patterns and designs using unusual, handmade tools; and then laying paper, fabric, wood, or other porous materials onto the surface of the bath, where the image is immediately and permanently transferred to the desired surface.