Made in L.A, a new show from Anthony Burrill, opens this evening at Hoxton’s KK Outlet. The graphic artist has raided the Colby archive to curate a vibrant and flurotastic show featuring the very best of their past work, plus specially commissioned ‘behind the scenes’ photographs that document the Colby printing processes.
Colby Poster Printing Co. is a family ran operation based in downtown LA. Founded in 1946, Colby specialise in creating high and low culture prints in eye popping colour ways, by using traditional printing methods to produce intricately laid up posters and signs. Using methods of silkscreen and letterpress, the Colby archive features high art prints for the likes of iconic Parisian store Colette, alongside ‘For Sale’ signs, and posters for local governors to steam fairs. Mirroring the extremes of L.A. culture itself, the collection is a veritable treasure trove for every print enthusiast.
It’s also an opportunity to purchase some prints – Colby have created an exclusive, limited-edition run of Burrill’s prints, that will be available throughout the show.
The exhibition runs 5th-27th October 2012 at KK Outlet, 42 Hoxton Square, London N1 6PB. For more info visit the KK Outlet website.
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