Course Code: 25MRI200I
This in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Thursdays, July 24th – 31st, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM ET.
- Thursday, July 24th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Thursday, July 31st, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 17th, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop
Join us for an exciting workshop that delves into the fascinating world of Duotone and Two-Color Riso Printing! This hands-on creative journey will take you through two distinct and captivating approaches to producing visually striking images using just two colors.
This workshop will explore how to work with layers in order to craft captivating visual narratives with depth and complexity. The second phase of the workshop will offer insights into the theory and aesthetics behind Duotone photography – a process of using two contrasting colors to create photographic images. Participants will walk away with 20 copies of their unique two-color print.
Fun Fact: Duotone was first used in the printing industry in the late 19th century, primarily with the sepia photograph, where various shades of brown coloring were used to create more visually and dynamic images.
This is part three in a series of five Riso workshops designed to build skills and familiarity with the risograph process. Riso #1: Hands-On Riso and Part #2: Analog Riso are the prerequisites for this session. This session is a prerequisite for participation in any of the upcoming sessions. Register for Part #4: Riso for Photography, or Part #5: Ready, Set, Riso! Quick Publishing for Fast Times today!
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- A personal laptop with Adobe Suite or other image processing software.
- Clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain).
All other materials will be provided by CBA at no additional charge to the students.
About Eva Parra
Eva Parra is a researcher, educator and printer. She is part of the curatorial collective Indisciplinadas where she has developed exhibitions such as No room for books and soft [cover] revolution. She is the co-founder of Calipso Press, a printing studio, publishing label and artistic collective established in 2015 in Cali, and since 2022 based in NY. Calipso hosts a residency program oriented to expanded publishing and printing experimentation. They have participated in Art book fairs such as NYABF, UNFOLD Shanghai, Libros Mutantes Madrid, Rrreplica México and curated contemporary art projects such as Post Digital Mimeography (Colombia Biennale, Pereira, 2016) and A Sketch for the Future (Miriam Gallery, New York, 2022).
All images courtesy of the instructor.