Big 8 Collage

For many years, I have been involved in a unique typographic hobby – the collecting of old wood type letters. With these, I have created collages. It is an elaborate but creative undertaking, shaping the collages so that they appear lively yet are harmonious, becoming a typographic work of art. A warm patina of wood and the dried color from repeated printing gives the letters an almost mystical flair. Where do these letters come from? For centuries, almost all print shops used wood type letters. Today supplies are depleted and they are a cherished collector's item. A large part of my own collection comes from old inventories of American print shops. Who will appreciate these collages? They are created for fans of historically-grown typography, for people with an admiration of tradition, and for modern people who have rediscovered the beauty of wooden letter shapes. They are reminders that letters are still the building blocks of human knowledge.

Collage:Wood on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:22.4 W x 22.4 H x 1.5 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.