Andy Mister - Paper Variable 2014
Edition 1 of 25
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Andy Mister
Silence (Single), 2014
Pigmented cotton ‘record’ inside abaca sleeve,
7 3/16 x 7 1/16 inches
Dieu Donné is pleased to release Silence (Single), a new Paper Variables commission by Andy Mister. Working in collaboration with Dieu Donné Artistic Director Paul Wong, the artist created an edition of 25 handmade paper 7” record for the fictional band Silence of their single “Where Are We Going?” and B-side “What Are We Doing?”. The record is made of pigmented cotton paper and is contained in a translucent abaca sleeve. Each label has a unique serial number, indicating the piece’s edition number.
The record’s appearance — a yellow label with bold black typeface — are based on a series of 1976 recordings of sound effects bythe influential west coast artist Jack Goldstein. The band name Silence comes from the title of a collection of essays by John Cage, and the song titles are from a lecture that was performed by the artist at Pratt Institute in 1961. Cage was told that the questions “Where are we going and what are we doing?” were the burning question among the students at the time, and Mister believes they are still relevant. His work concerns an era when records were a visual, object-based compliment to music, which has been phased out in the digital age. Silence (Single) is a tribute to this era and one’s own physical, emotional, and nostalgic attachment to music.
About the Artist
Andy Mister is an artist and writer. His artwork has recently been exhibited at Brian Morris Gallery Project Space, SPRING/BREAK, Lesley Heller Workspace, City Without Walls, and Geoffrey Young Gallery. He has been an artist in residence for the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and Lyons Wier Gallery. His first book, Liner Notes, was published in 2013 by Station Hill. An artist book, Heroes & Villains, has been published by The Cultural Society. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
For more information, please visit his website:
https://www.andymister.com/
About Paper Variables
Celebrate the possibilities! The Paper Variables series are unique collectable works in a limited edition. Each piece is handmade in our studios, and artists love the chance to experiment with different colors and additions to make each piece distinctive. For collectors, it’s an opportunity to acquire works by well known artists at an attractive price. Signed and numbered by the artist.