Inside the Edition

Chicago Printers Guild

From the Chicago Printers Guild, Inside the Edition is an oral history of the organization. The monthly series features extended interviews with CPG members, special guests in conversation with members, and curated takeovers in conjunction with events and exhibitions. The podcast documents CPG activity while placing it along the arc of print history in Chicago and beyond.

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0010 GRABADOLANDIA 2022

Episode 10 of Inside the Edition was recorded live during the Grabdaolandia exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art . 2022 marked the 10th anniversary of Grabdaolandia Julia Arredondo and John Harlow conducted interviews with Sarita Hernández and David Escobedo of Marimacha Monarca Press and IGC - Instituto Gráfico de Chicago members Eric Gasca and Carlos Barberena during the closing day of the exhibition GRABADOLANDIA PRINT FAIR! IGC - Instituto Gráfico de Chicago Grabadolandia Marima...

Mar 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 10

009 Ida Short + Terrence Chouinard

Inside the Edition is back and venturing just outside of Chicago! A trip to Northwest Indiana has never been easier. Just push play! Terrence Chouinard talks with Ida Short about what it takes to start community print space. Tune in to be inspired by plans of sharing resources and building community. The Wing & the Wheel Press Gary Printworkers’ Union Goshen Printmakers Guild Grabadolandia CPG Holiday Print Fair The music for the series, “Tinkering Inside the Edition” was created by Nick But...

Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 9

008 Stephanie Graham + Ben Blount

In our latest episode of Inside the Edition, artist Stephanie Graham interviews designer-printer Ben Blount. They chat about what makes a comfortable work space and how to compartmentalize commercial work and fine art work. Pro tip: listen until the very end if you are in need of relationship advice. Big thanks to both Ben and Stephanie for letting us tune in on their convo! Stephanie is an artist and filmmaker interested in everyday people, especially regarding their subcultures, social class, ...

Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8

007 Dan Manion + Gwyneth Zeleny Anderson

In this episode, Dan Manion visits Gwyneth Zeleny Anderson in her studio. They discuss the overlap of animation and printmaking, collaboration, and setting up systems to develop true habits. They also discuss the artist book Gwyneth was printing when they first met, Chyme. Big thanks to Dan and Gwyneth for letting us join in. Gwyneth Zeleny Anderson gwynethvzanderson.com www.instagram.com/gwyneth_zeleny_anderson/ Dan Manion sadsackpress.com instagram.com/sadsackpress/ Chyme www.suppedaneum.com/c...

Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 7

006 Katie Chung + Mark Pascale

Artist Katie Chung (@kaaatiechung) asks Mark Pascale, a curator in the Art Institute's Department of Prints and Drawings, to demystify the acquisition process. Katie and Mark talk about Miyoko Ito’s 1948 lithograph, From the Porch , and one of Martin Ramirez’s drawings. Mark traces their journey from origin to the Art Institute’s collection and reveals just how human the acquisition process really is. Martin Ramirez, Untitled https://www.artic.edu/artworks/207736/untitled Miyoko Ito, From the Po...

Aug 13, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6

005 Osée Obaonrin + Sonnenzimmer

In this episode, Nick Butcher and Nadine Nakanishi of Sonnenzimmer speak with interdisciplinary artist and poet Osée Obaonrin. They discuss the collaborative process behind the print, Gentle Fractures, published in conjunction with CPG’s fundraiser for the South Side Community Art Center, Gentle Fractures took shape over virtual meetings, weekend test sessions, and long distance communication in the last months of 2020. The resulting print is a break from the intuitive, tactile methods Osée norm...

May 28, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5

004 Jen Farrell of Starshaped Press

Mary Clare Butler (@fatamorganapress) talks with friend and fellow letterpress printer Jen Farrell (@starshapedpress). Since 1999, Jen has been applying the same ingenuity and meticulous standards to everything she prints from music packaging to artists’ books. She’s constantly trying new things and adapting amidst uncertainty while pushing the limits of letterpress printing. Thanks to Jen for sharing her work and letting us in on the finer points of running a letterpress business. You can find ...

Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 4

003 Nicole Marroquin + Liz Born

Nicole Marroquin and Liz Born discuss their years-long collaboration, the challenges of maintaining a creative practice, and hurdling full force into things you swore you’d never try. You can see and purchase the work at hoofprintchicago.com and at Buddy Chicago. Thank you to Liz and Nicole for sharing their conversation. nicolemarroquin.com https://www.instagram.com/rat_tit/ hoofprintchicago.com https://hi-buddy.org/

Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

002 René Arceo + Atlan Arceo-Witzl

CPG member Atlan Arceo-Witzl interviews his father René Arceo about his path to printmaking and the role of community in printmaking. Suggestions for future episodes are welcomed. Please email chicagoprintersguild@gmail.com or visit chicgaoprintersguild.org . Fishermans Dream http://chicagoprintersguild.org/imgs/Fishermans-Dream_Rene-Arceo.jpg Arceo Press http://www.arceopress.com/ Atlan Arceo-Witzl https://www.atlanaw.com/...

Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2

001 Eric Von Haynes

Eric Von Haynes of Flatlands Press talks to Mary Clare Butler about the trials and tribulations of starting a print shop, pressing on in the face of challenges, and his first time RISO printing. Suggestions for future episodes are welcomed. Please email chicagoprintersguild@gmail.com or visit chicgaoprintersguild.org . Flatlands Press https://www.flatlandspress.com/ The Love Fridge https://thelovefridge.com/ Pilsen Arts & Community House https://www.pilsenartscommunityhouse.org/ Eric Von Hay...

Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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