Marilyn Sward Presents Speaking in Paper at Columbia College Chicago June 9, 2010

The Center for Book & Paper Arts is pleased to present a 40-year collection of the ground-breaking hand papermaking works by the late Marilyn Sward titled, Speaking in Paper. Sward founded Paper Press Studio, which together with Artists Bookworks, became Columbia College Chicago’s Center for Book & Paper Arts.

Speaking in Paper features Sward’s extensive artworks that range from alternative photographic processes on handmade paper and extensive travel journals to the ongoing
collaborative project Treewhispers, a shared compilation of handmade paper, artwork, poetry, stories and other visual and written connections.

Speaking in Paper is curated by Sward’s Center for Book & Paper Arts colleague Audrey Niffenegger, with Pamela Paulsrud and Stephen DeSantis.

WHEN:June 9 – August 21
Opening reception: June 9, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

INFO:312.369.6630

Official Website: http://web3.colum.edu/press_releases/archives/010782.php