Ilfant

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I am a printmaker at heart and have always been intrigued by any method of reproduction: photocopies, dittos, mimeographs, rubber stamps, carbon paper, etc. This fascination likely stems from childhood visits to my mother’s office and the hippie camp where my father lived, where I was enthralled by the production of a mimeographed newsletter. I am particularly fond of text reproduction, favoring letterpress, where I have found my niche. The majority of my current work combines letterpress with various drawing methods on paper, often incorporating other media, such as cloth, stitching and found objects. Additionally, my three-dimensional work is largely comprised of limited edition and one-of-a-kind artist’s books and soft sculpture. The themes of my work vary between auto-biographical narratives and images of childlike whimsy. Inspiration comes from various facets of my life: my collection of teddy bears and antique toys, vintage ephemera and office supplies, as well as stories and events from life. By combining humor, wit and a simplistic style, I connect with the viewer in dealing with subjects we all think about, but don’t generally discuss. I offer a little happiness and laughter; the most rewarding compliment is seeing someone smile or laugh as they experience my work.