This program at Georgetown University Library will feature experimental printmaker and wood engraver Rosemary Feit Covey in conversation with master wood engraver Barry Moser, her artistic mentor, who will join virtually from his home in Massachusetts. Moser, who founded Pennyroyal Press in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 1970, has published numerous fine press editions of classic literature, and Georgetown's Special Collections has 22 of his titles. His current book project is an edition of Herman Melville’s Billy Bud that has yet to be published. There will be a pop-up display of the work of both artists at the event, along with that of Leonard Baskin (1922-2000), a prolific graphic artist and founder of Gehenna Press, who inspired Moser's work. This program follows from an oral history video with Moser that Covey made last summer entitled A Line a Through It - Leonard Baskin- Barry Moser- Rosemary Feit Covey. The artists’ discussion will last approximately 30-40 minutes followed by Q&A. Then guests will be able to view the assembled works and light refreshments will be served.
Georgetown University Library has over 500 of Rosemary’s prints in its permanent collection. This collection encompasses the entire graphic oeuvre of her work from 1967 to 2010.
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EVENT DETAILS
Tuesday, April 9th from 3:00 to 5:00
Georgetown University Library
Murray Room on the 5th floor
37th & O Streets, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20057
202-687-7607
The event will be in the Murray Room on the 5th floor. Please bring a valid photo ID for entry to the building. There is both metered and 2-hour, zoned parking along the streets adjacent to the Library. There is also a paid parking garage at 3611 Canal Road, NW ($25, cash or credit card). There is free G.U.T.S. shuttle service to and from campus from Dupont Circle and Rosslyn metro stations departing regularly every 20 minutes during non-rush hour. The G2 metro bus along P Street stops at the campus front gate.