Name: Hello! Riso!
Brand: Unseen Sketchbooks
SKU: 90084
Availability: InStock

Hello! Riso!

£15.00

Hello Riso is a unique introduction to the history and craft of Riso printing. It’s written and illustrated by Beth Izatt, an Illustration tutor at Hereford College of Art who specialises in experimental printmaking. It’s a twenty four page A5 book, 142mm by 198mm, printed on 170gsm Munken paper, and printed in four colour riso. It’s packed with tips and information on riso printing, as well as a beautiful object in itself.

Hello! Riso! is a unique introduction to the history and craft of Riso printing. It’s written and illustrated by Beth Izatt, an Illustration tutor at Hereford College of Art who specialises in experimental printmaking. It’s a twenty four page A5 book, 142mm by 198mm, printed on 170gsm Munken paper, and printed in four colour riso. It’s packed with tips and information on riso printing, as well as a beautiful object in itself.

Interview on HCA website:

How did this project come about?
I’ve been experimenting a lot with Risograph printing and seeing what can be achieved with it. This led to successful and playful workshops with the students which explored some different Riso techniques that paired with their current modules. With this, Design for Today and I felt there was a perfect opportunity to create a book that encapsulated the fun of the Risograph as well as the basics of printing. Aimed at students and anyone who was interested in Risograph, the book would be an introduction to this vibrant world!

Where did your love for riso come from?
Printmaking has always been a huge love of mine, particularly Lithography and Screenprint. Despite these print practices being extremely rewarding, I was fascinated by the speed of the Riso and how it worked in similar ways to both Litho and Screenprinting. Alongside this, the endless combinations of colour and textures fuelled an important part of my practice: curiosity! There’s something charming about not quite knowing what you’ll get from the Riso, it’s truly endless play!

Another aspect is that it has a firm place in contemporary illustration, with practitioners pushing its boundaries everyday with each print. I really admire Riso studios such as Duplikat, Drucken 3000, Jumbo Press, HWF Riso Club, Risotto, Terry Bleu (which my students and I got to visit on the Amsterdam trip – so cool!) and Earthbound Press (who I worked with on the book and they did the most wonderful print job!). These studios, and many more, print and produce work that is just so exciting and inspiring.

Lastly (although I could go on longer), Riso encourages collaboration and communication. When creating a print, I’ve had the most fun when I draw one layer and someone else draws another, creating an unexpected layered final piece that reflects problem solving and the experimenting both parties did in their layers. Collaborating nurtures integral parts of our practice and is super important for the overall creative community, it’s how we grow!

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