MATERTERA, The Sisters of the Mothers
Artist Book with R Press
Lithographs printed on hand dyed Torinoko Paper
Silkscreened title and colophon
Accordion Book
11 x 11 x 1/4 inches
$250 each, through R Press
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Aurora De Armendi, artist and R Press Co-Founder
This book is on display at Christine Frechard Gallery during my show ‘To Depict What is There’ through April 29, 2021.
About the work:
In 2013 I partnered with R Press to create an Artist Book inspired by the powerful role of the Auntie. The book includes four original lithographs printed on hand dyed Torinoko Paper. The edition is comprised of fifteen books, five artist’s proofs and one printer’s proof. Lithographs were printed by James Miller at Downstairs Editions. The publishing, book design and binding is by R Press.
Matertera means “maternal aunt” in Latin, and the work is inspired by the sisters of the mothers (and fathers) who are acrobats, magicians, lovers, confidantes, friends, believers, companions, adventurers, and divine mysteries. I made the book in dedication to my dearest Aunt Patti who had just passed over and to my Aunt Marguerite who was just turning 100.
I consider this project a dedication to the women, related by blood or by friendship, alive or now as ancestors, who surround and inspire us to keep the flame burning, carry the torch, illuminate the way.