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Eric Von Haynes

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Bio

Eric Von Haynes (he/him) is an experienced printmaker and designer leading Flatlands Press, an imprint known for its focus on innovative design and community-based projects. In addition to being president of the Chicago Printers Guild, he serves as a visiting senior instructor in Graphic Design at the UIC School of Design.
Eric is an Artist and resident at the Chicago Art Department.

Prominent collections, including the Joan Flasch Artist Book Collection in Chicago, the Center for Book Arts in New York, and the Illinois State Museum, have acquired his work. His exhibitions have spanned venues such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, and the Elephant Room Gallery.

Courses

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Description

This class introduces students to the concepts and production of distributable artists¿ projects. Working closely with faculty, students develop projects to be printed on the Heidelberg offset press and Risograph machines. Multiples such as prints, books, zines, posters, stickers, cards, and packaging are examples of potential projects that utilize these high-volume printing processes. Image creation methods include digital, photo, collage, and hand-drawing. Adobe Creative Suite and a variety of binding and packaging techniques will be demonstrated. Through hands-on examples, readings, and visits to special collections, such as the Joan Flasch Artist Book Collection, a wide range of printed work and distributable projects will be shared and discussed. Over the semester, students can expect to complete a number of multi-color offset and risograph projects and participate in two critiques.

Class Number

1547

Credits

3