Instagram plays a big role in Authorized to Work in the US’ existence. We had a lot of printmaking experience but we didn’t know much about Risographs until the day we saw the hashtag #Risograph. We looked into it and decided we had to get one of these machines, and since then we have published more than 30 artists’ work and organized our first Risograph print show; Drums on Paper which is now a yearly show. We also meet lots of amazing artists and designers through Instagram, and Ezequiel Consoli is one these great artists. Everything started as a comment on his post, and we worked with him to print his Wishful Thinking print which features a bike and a violin print on a wall and is available on our store.
And obviously we share a lot of our work on Instagram, so if you are not following us, you should look at our feed and start following us. Here is our Instagram: @ShameOnCem. and if you think your work would suit a Risograph print quality, tag us on your pictures so we can see your work and reach out to you.
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Here is what Ezequiel Consoli tells us about his work and process of creating:
“Born and raised in Argentina, I came to the United States to pursue my passion for art and design. As a child, I spent most of my hours trying to discover myself thought different art forms until I found that art itself was my calling. I grew up oppressed by norms in society and that is why, as a sculptor, illustrator, designer and photographer, I strive to move my viewers into a space where they can be themselves, free to feel what they may about the subject of my art. I make art because it is embedded in me. I don’t know of any other way to express myself than through art. Ever since I first picked up a pencil, art was a defining characteristic in my life. I always admired artists that used their social power to affect people’s lives in a positive way, and I have always wanted to be able to return that to the world.”
Ezequiel Consoli tends to make art first on paper with different mediums such as watercolors, pens, markers, pencils, and acrylics.
“I then take them to the computer to give them a fresher, more interesting and innovative look. I create sculptures from objects that have been used or discarded and repurpose them into new and reimagined forms. I utilize techniques that connect to my childhood and memories from when I was younger, such as scribbling and smudging and different line work that somehow portrays my inner child. I enjoy bright colors and I like to give my work a feeling of happiness or nostalgia.
I feel that my art has a special sensibility that viewers can connect to and feel that they are part of a dialogue and not excluded. For me the idea of eternalizing the moments of our lives through art is what it is all about. I think about objects or moments that I would like to remember and I eternalize them with my art. In my photography, I am interested in shooting things that at first sight don’t look like what they are. I like my photos to be somewhat abstract and I strive to make the viewer question what they are seeing and experiencing.
I am inspired by subjects that are existential parts of our lives such as identity, gender equality, and desire. I think it is important to talk about these subjects and to use art to convey messages to our society. I strongly believe that it is a responsibility I have as an artist. I want to help solve problems in society and to be a voice for generations to come. Creating art is a way for me to be able to connect with people and share feelings and thoughts. I have the opportunity to impart a smile or a frown or another simple or complex emotion, and that means the world to me— that is the reason why I make art.”
You can check more of Ezequiel Consoli’s work on his Instagram account: @ezequielconsoli.
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QuickviewRisograph Color Charts
Drums on Paper, Risograph$20.00Set of 6 sheets of color charts showcasing 2-color printing with the following colors with different opacities: Yellow, Bright Red, Steel, Fluorescent Pink, Kelly Green, Light Teal, Metallic Gold.
Printed in Brooklyn, on an RP3700.
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QuickviewArduino Enamel Pin + Poster Set
Drums on Paper, Pin$24.00If you are into DIY electronics and physical computing, you probably know about Arduino.s Now you can wear them with your favorite shirt and call it a wearable technology. A great accessory for #WearableWednesday.
Arduino has 14 digital pins and 6 analog pins, and now you have one Arduino pin.
The back is risograph printed and shows a breadboard, a resistor and a red LED (which is always on)
1.25" sized enamel pin.
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QuickviewDrums on Paper – Collector’s Edition
Drums on Paper, Risograph$240.00We have a limited number of collector's edition package from our show Drums On Paper III. Collector's Edition has 17 prints in it. Even though some of the prints from the series are sold out individually, you still have a chance to get them with the Collector's Edition. This is a great deal to get a stunning collection from group of amazing artists. Take a look at the list of artists & prints in the package.
The Collector's Edition includes the following artists:
Nadine Faraj - In Gay We Trust (Sold Out)
Donna Cleary - Butts and Such (Sold Out)
Derrick Schultz - These Days Are Coming to an End (Sold Out)
Cem Kocyildirim - Golden Crumpled Print (Sold Out)
AM DeBrincat - Astronaut Ice Cream (Sold Out)
Mark Keffer - Synth Love
Laura D. McHugh - Babies
Carla Goldberg - Seafoam
Yana Mikho-Misho - Wood Calligraphy
Tatiana Istomina - Helene's Story
Sarah Allen Eagen - Anatomy Unhinged
Kensuke Sato - Awesome
Sky Pape - Self-Selvage
John Richey - grid 06
Johnny Thornton - The Greatest Machine
Ben Cowan - Jordans in the Air
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QuickviewSelf-Publishing Artist Membership
Risograph, Subscription$70.00 / monthSelf-Publishing art work is very empowering for artists. We have been publishing art as limited edition prints for over 5 years, and we want other artists to have easy access to Risograph printing too. So we started our Self-Publishing Artist Membership for artists and other creatives. Now you can publish new work every month, and you don't have to be in the printshop to do so. We have worked with more than 60 artists who create with a wide variety of different techniques.
Artists will get 50 copies of a 1-2 color print of their own work, beautifully Risograph printed and shipped to them every month for only $70/month with the membership. Regular printing price is $115 for 50 copies with 2 colors.
Your own art work every month for $70
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No Set-Up Fee
Free Shipping in US
We will teach you how to prepare files for Risograph printing
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QuickviewShe Said – January 18, by Cem Kocyildirim
News of the Month, Risograph, Subscription$30.00A Limited run of prints by Cem Kocyildirim, from his series News of the Month, using articles from the New York Times. Features articles about the #MeToo movement, an article about friends and family of incarcerated people having to use approved vendors which are very restricted, and unnecessarily expensive. The print also features a page of score for Julius Eastman'a "Trumpet", superimposed by the photographer Ron Hammond over an image of Eastman.
3-color Risograph, January 2017.
11″x17″ which fits perfectly into a standard size frame.
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QuickviewThe New American Flag – February 18, by Cem Kocyildirim
News of the Month, Risograph, Subscription$30.00A Limited run of prints by Cem Kocyildirim, from his series News of the Month, using articles from the New York Times.
2-color Risograph, February 2017.
11″x17″ which fits perfectly into a standard size frame.
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QuickviewFleet of Warships by Cem Kocyildirim
News of the Month, Risograph, Subscription$30.00I believe we need to remember these crazy days but the ways we share the news are so transient. I think every individual needs to find a method of collecting and archiving the news for the next 4 years. This can be taking notes, this can be bookmarking web pages, this can be keeping newspaper clips, this can be making art with the news. I have picked the latter and every month, I will be creating a limited edition prints using the newspapers from that month. This print is from April 2017 and it features a photo of a confused warship.
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QuickviewSecrets of the Rich by Cem Kocyildirim
News of the Month, Risograph, Subscription$30.00A Limited run of prints by Cem Kocyildirim, from his series News of the Month.
3-color Risograph, September 2017, based on the opinion article by Rachel Sherman.
11″x14″ which fits perfectly into a standard size frame.
Published by Authorized to Work in the US for News of the Month Club.
