The opening reception will be held Jan. 29 from 5–7 p.m. at the University Art Gallery. Local Print is a pop-up workshop and evolving installation about Risography and its role in advancing physical print in a digital age. The Riso printer was first launched in Japan in 1980 and designed for inexpensive but high-volume printing using environmentally friendly, soy-based inks. Since then, it has become a catalyst for a thriving community of artists, graphic designers, printmakers, zinesters and independent publishers who value its hands-on operation and “perfectly imperfect” aesthetic of vibrant, saturated colors that is unlike any other printing process. The Riso printer also plays a significant role within the field of socially engaged printing and publishing, allowing individuals to bypass the gatekeepers of traditional publishing houses.
