Mimic examines the history and craft of marbling, from book arts origins to present day 3D sculpture, fine art, and other decorative objects. The exhibition includes twenty local and international artists:
- Sue Bjerke
- Maeve “Maise” 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
- Stephen Pittelkow
- Sally Power
- Jana Pullman
- Christin Ripley
- Barb Skoog
- Natalie Stopka
- Sevim Surucu, and
- Robert Wu
The tradition of marbling dates back to the 17th century in Japan, China, and Turkey. Today, the art of modern marbling involves floating paint on water mixed viscous with carrageenan, a seaweed extract; creating intricate patterns and unique 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.
Based in Massachusetts, Regina and Dan specialize in book edge-marbling, miniature marbling, custom marbled papers, and teaching marbling workshops around the country. MCBA will host a series of master marbling workshops led by Regina and Dan this fall.
Mon – Sat 9:30am - 6:30pm
Tue, open late 9:30am - 9pm
Sun noon - 4pm
Reception: Thu, Oct 3rd 6pm - 8pm
Artist Talk 7pm
Free & open to the public
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1st floor, Open Book bldg.
1011 Washington Avenue S., Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN
44.9755212, -93.254188
Mimic: Modern Marbled Objects
