It Is What It Is Christopher Alday

It Is What It Is

Christopher Alday exhibits a survey of screenprint, letterpress, and collage works. His work shows an interest in color and shapes, with the belief that process is as important as the end result. Even with the tedious nature of printmaking, Christopher maintains that his pieces are not precious, are never final, and can always find a second life in a collage.

Christopher Alday

Christopher Alday is a Southern Californian Latinx who moved to the Midwest to study printmaking. He received a BFA in Print Paper Book from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2013, was awarded the 2014-2015 Jerome Emerging Printmakers Residency hosted at Highpoint Center for Printmaking, and the 2017 Minnesota Center for Book Arts Summer Artist in Residency.

MCBA 09 Letterpress, 2017, 12.5" x 12.5"

"Utilizing the wood & lead type collection at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts I created a portfolio comprised of 20 prints during a 3 month residency at the MCBA."

MCBA 12 Letterpress, 2017, 12.5 x 12.5"

MCBA 15 Letterpress, 2017, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

MCBA 17 Letterpress, 2017, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

IC01 Letterpress, 2021, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

Prints created by exploring the type collection at In Cahoots Residency in Petaluma, CA during a week long residency.

IC04 Letterpress, 2021, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

IC05 Letterpress, 2021, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

IC06 Letterpress, 2021, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

IC07 Letterpress, 2021, 12.5" x 12.5", $60

RED/BLUE/MATTE Double Sided Relief Print, 2018, $300

Comp 009 Collage made up of various prints, 2022, $300

The prints on display were made possible by Jerome Emerging Printmaker's Residency 2014/2015 and Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis, MN

Modular Tiles 2022, Not for Sale

Installation includes collaborative prints with Allegra Lockstadt, Kate Thomas, Meher Khan, Julian Howley, Zoey Melf and Dandy Western.

All At Once Various Prints, 2022, Not for Sale

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