Black Folio, 1961

 

Portfolio

 

1961  

7 woodcuts 

various size images, 19-7/8 x 12-7/8" paper size 

pencil, lower margin 

237 of 400  

ink numbered on colophon 

 

smooth antique-white wove 

published 

Irwin Hollander 

17858 

$3,000.00 

"Black Folio" was conceived, printed, and published by Irwin Hollander in spring of 1961, early in his career. The seven contributing artists who were working in San Diego at the time include: Don Dudley (born 1930); Fred Holle (born 1931), Sheldon Kirby (born 1925); William Lumpkins (1909 - 2000); Malcoln McClain (1923 - 2012); Richard Allen Morris (born 1933) and Guy Williams (1932 - 2004).

These seven woodcuts are amongst the early print-making works by these artists, all of whom went on to make their marks in the artworld. The artists carved the blocks and they were printed in San Diego by Irwin Hollander on smooth antique-white wove paper and presented in a black paper folded portfolio.

Tamarind trained Master Printer Irwin Hollander went on to found the Hollander Workshop, a lithography press which printed for artists. The press functioned in New York between 1964 and 1972.