Permanence is rare. Putting ink on paper is a serious act of preservation. To survive impermanence we tirelessly catalogue, post, print, and archive, maintaining a metabolism.
Survey #25 is a show curated by Malena Grigoli and Colin Martinez that displays collected, archival, published, and secret printed work. Its authors lean into the geographical, archival, ecological, and distributable qualities of printed matter- always tracking sensuality to a page.
By surveying contemporary printed matter, the curators have begun to draw parallels across mediums and within artists’ individual practices. In Alex Benedict & Gil Campos’ receipt paper works, the cheap and utilitarian material is carved out as an archival tool. Binders become repositories for dense, long term projects in the works of Kyle Mace, Malena Grigoli, Colin Martinez, and olivier, becoming the backbone of document-style works in many mediums. Often, artists within Survey #25 use risograph printing for its unique textural artifacts across paper qualities.
While working across disparate subjects, the authors & presses of Survey #25 maintain a steadfast commitment to the materiality of printed matter, reflected in their careful choices, skillful work, and the humble materials of wood and concrete used to display the show. The curators invite viewers to consider the role of accessible, beautiful printed matter in their lives, and assert its role within digital, ecological, and archival practices.
SHED Projects is a nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to fostering investigative activity at the intersection of art, family life, and contemporary urban habitation. Located in a historic landmark built in 1857, SHED produces exhibitions, printed matter, and
opportunities for experimentation and knowledge-building around visual culture and human experience. SHED values art for its capacity to build empathy, connect people, and bring ideas to life through radical engagement with heritage and place.