I spotted these on the lovely Hannah's Printer & Piemaker blog recently, and couldn't resist sharing them here, too.
Oakland artist, archaeologist, and documentary filmmaker Emily Wick has created a set of fifty state prints, each bearing its bailiwick's official motto -- some undeniably corny, others enigmatic, and still others unexpectedly poignant.
Normally, I'd be tempted to snap up the print bearing the exuberant exclamation of my home state, but I must confess that in the wake of last month's election, I'm running a little short on California pride at the moment.
Hopefully, you're feeling a bit better about your favorite state. If so, one of these would make an awfully sweet proclamation of regional pride, or a great gift for loved ones back home.
Each linoleum block-mounted state motto print is $35, while a 20-by-30-inch fine art digital poster bearing the mottos of every member of the union (top) is $150.
See the entire collection right here -- and check out more of Wick's work here.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Artful Home: State Motto Prints by Emily Wick
Posted by Leah at 6:21 AM
Labels: affordable art, art, Emily Wick, linocut, Oakland, prints, The Artful Home
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3 comments:
Oh, I do love these. Thanks for tracking down where to buy them!
Love the "She flies with her own wings". Too bad it's not my state- maybe I need to move!
love this!
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