Studio News – Page 2 – Moniker Press

Moniker Press Moves!

Sep 152018

09.15.18

MONIKER PRESS MOVE!

Moniker Press is working towards creating a community space for riso workshops, book related programming, many more studio daze. It’s been an idea/dream for so long I’m now pinching myself to check if it’s real ✨

Whether it be transporting boxes of paper, scrubbing floors, painting, donations, carrying printers down stairs or into elevators, building cabinets, book production, or mental support and brainstorming – we are so grateful and immensely appreciate the help! As well as for the opportunity to collaborate and spent time with so many amazing people—artists, writers, designers, friends, volunteers and family! Thank you thank you thank you 💜

Moniker Press moves! - New Studio Volunteers

Moniker Press moves! - New Studio Volunteer

Discorder Magazine: Shelf Life Interview

Jul 052018

06.01.18

When I moved to Vancouver almost 10 years ago Discorder Magazine was my go-to guide for exploring Vancouver’s art and music world (and it still is) 🖤 which is why I was so honoured (and excited) to be included in the June Issue, interviewed by Clara Dubber for the Shelf Life series. Also thanks to Editor Brit Bachmann and Evan Buggle for photographing the studio. This issue also features the calendar for Music Waste by Cole Pauls and Kirsten Hatfield.

Interview: Discorder Mag Moniker Press by Evan Buggle for Discorder June 2018

🖤Thanks Discorder! 🖤

Inspired BC Video Interview

Apr 152018

13.04.18

In January, videographer, Camille Vernet, visited the Moniker Press studio to document our printing and publishing process for the web series Inspired BC. Was a pleasure to work with Camille and below is the resulting video! Also thank you to our collaborator, Sylvana d’Angelo, of Zine Club for making an appearance.

Inspired BC is a web series by Camille Vernet about artists in Vancouver. The aim of the series is to highlight local artists and their work, inspirations and place in the community.

Directed, filmed and edited by Camille Vernet
Sound recording and mixing by Francis Paris
Music by Ricardo Ochoa
Additional footage by Erica Wilk for ‘Making of the Duality Book’
and additional interview with Sylvana d’Angelo, Designer

See full list of featured publications and projects, printed and published by Moniker Press at the end of the video. Thank you: Anna Niskenen, Graham McFie, Ana Reyes, Giselle Bourget and Melissa Luk for volunteering at Moniker Press to make these publications possible.

Ursula le Guin

Feb 022018

02.02.18

I used this quote in a presentation once – it still resonates…

“The book itself is a curious artefact, not showy in its technology but complex and extremely efficient: a really neat little device, compact, often very pleasant to look at and handle, that can last decades, even centuries. It doesn’t have to be plugged in, activated, or performed by a machine; all it needs is light, a human eye, and a human mind. It is not one of a kind, and it is not ephemeral. It lasts. It is reliable. If a book told you something when you were 15, it will tell it to you again when you’re 50, though you may understand it so differently that it seems you’re reading a whole new book.”

—Ursula le Guin (Staying Awake: Notes on the alleged decline of reading,
Harper’s Magazine, February 2008.)

Rest easy.✨

Happy 2018!

Feb 022018

01.08.18

Looking retrospectively at the past year, it’s difficult to express how grateful I am to have worked, collaborated, and enjoyed the company of so many amazing people. Artists, writers, designers, friends and family, all over the world. Lots of projects, studio daze and hard work, but you made it all worth it Thank you 2018 has beautiful things on its horizon and likely some new Riso tricks up its sleeve 🙊 keep tuned, news of upcoming open studio up next.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Print Fair / Art Market 02 Photos

Dec 222017

12.20.17

The second Print Fair / Art Market took place on December 16 at Field Contemporary and it was a blast!

HUGE THANKS to: all exhibitors for participating with their wonderful wares; Zine Club/Sylvana d’Angelo for creating a beautiful reading room installation; Bryce Kristopher Paul Agecoutay for providing tunes and transportation; Cedar Cider for offering delicious berverages; Daniel Jefferies of Field Contemporary for the space; and of course, everyone who attended to support local artists!

Happy Holidaze and see you next year!

Print Fair/Art Market 02

Dec 112017

12.11.17

Super excited to be organizing this with Zine Club event again! Stop by FIELD Contemporary (17 W Broadway) from 12-7pm on December 16th. This one day free event will showcase a variety of print/publishing*. Browse to some good tunes with cider in hand. (Snacks and drinks will be available throughout!)

*also: crafts/artist objects/clothing/rocks!

Participating publishers:

Paper Innards Distro
Neoglyphic Media
Andrea Lukic
Hayley Dawn Muir
Cole James Pauls
Kirsten Hatfield
Perro Verlag
DDOOGG
William Dereume
Juli Majer
Moogie Mag
Sharona Franklin
Zine Club
Sylvana d’Angelo
Vancouver Art Book Fair
Moniker Press
…and more!

Reading Room:
Sylvana d’Angelo / Zine Club

Snacks:
TBA

Tunes:
Bryce Kristopher Paul Agecoutay

Hosted by FIELD Contemporary.
Organized by Erica Wilk + Sylvana d’Angelo.

Stick around the hood and head on over to Dynamo Arts Association‘sDAA VVinterFest & Karaoke & Karaoke afterwards! ♥

Everyone welcome. This space is wheelchair accessible. We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

November Open Studio + Book Sale

Nov 092017

11.08.17

You’re invited…

NOVEMBER OPEN STUDIO + BOOK SALE

Saturday, November 11, 1–6pm
@ 524 Main Street (Directions here)

Drop by to learn about the inner workings of the Moniker Press risograph print shop! At the open studio, you’re invited to: pick up a copy of the “Intro to Riso” zine, see the RZ and MZ printers in person, view print samples from the archive and meet others who are interested in risograph printing.

A Trip to Iceland by Matt Hanns

May 152017

05.12.17

In April, I had the pleasure of printing a zine (and some business cards) for photographer Matt Hanns Schroeter. He visited the studio during the printing process and took some photos! Take a look at some of his shots below.

You can view and purchase his two-colour riso zine—A Trip to Iceland—here.

All photos by Matt Hanns Schroeter, 2017.

Open Studio Hangout at Moniker Press

Mar 052017

05.03.17

After an unexpected slow start to the year (thanks to everyone for their patience etc) I’m excited to announce… Moniker Press’ first open studio day!

Drop by on March 11th to learn about the inner workings of the Moniker Press risograph print shop! At the open studio, you’re invited to: pick up a copy of the “Intro to Riso” zine, see the RZ and MZ printers in person, view print samples from the archive and meet others who are interested in risograph printing.

A selection of riso books collected in Mexico City at RRReplica (as well as others from the Reading Nook) will be on display for browsing / inspiration.

Important note: this event is not a workshop (although we hope to have workshops available later this year). Feel free to ask basic questions about the print process but for more in-depth discussions regarding projects, pricing, and file set up you must schedule an individual meeting at a later date. Email erica@monikerpress.ca if you have a project in mind!

MORE INFO / RSVP HERE

Older Entries Newer Entries