Fedrigoni
Chapter &
Verse

The John Rylands Library Manchester 13.11.14

An evening of words and works hosted by Fedrigoni

featuring
Anthony Burrill
Si Scott
Helen Musselwhite
Studio Thomson

18.00 — 21.30

About the Event

This coming November 13th Fedrigoni will host an exciting event at one of the great libraries of the world.

Join us in Manchester at The John Rylands Library in celebration of the printed page. Through the words and works of four of todays most influential artists, we discover why creating with paper is still the most essential and eternal form of expression.

Foremost graphic artists Anthony Burrill, Si Scott and Studio Thomson will share their thoughts and reflections in a series of open talks.

Joining them will be V&A award winning paper sculptor, Helen Musselwhite in a live art demonstration.

To accompany the talks Fedrigoni will also be showing an outstanding collection of printed works from some of Europe's most eclectic visual practitioners.

Speakers

Anthony
Burrill

Si
Scott

Studio
Thomson

Helen
Musselwhite

Anthony Burrill

anthonyburrill.com

Graphic artist, print-maker and designer Anthony Burrill is known for his persuasive, up-beat style of communication. His work is held in the permanent collections of the V&A in London, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York and has been exhibited in galleries around the world including The Barbican, The Walker Art Centre and The Graphic Design Museum, Breda.

Si Scott

siscottstudio.com

Since founding his studio in 2006, Si Scott has built a solid reputation, providing unique creative concepts and imagery for a prestigious and ever growing client list. Widely inspired by a strong love of music, Si’s flowing designs combine a clever mix of intuitive rush and calculated precision, where minimalism meets complexity in a timeless, yet contemporary fashion.

Studio Thomson

studiothomson.com

Brothers Mark and Christopher Thomson founded their eponymous London studio in 2004 as a multi-disciplinary agency specialising in design and art direction. Since then they have forged a reputation as one of the UKs leading creative studios, working with an eclectic roster of clients ranging from fashion to commerce, which to date have included Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Richard James & The Design Museum.

Helen Musselwhite

helenmusselwhite.co.uk

Helen Musslewhite works with paper to create magical illustrated models and sets. Cutting by hand, she uses coloured and painted paper as she builds detailed and multi-layered scenes inspired by the natural world and its inhabitants. Her clients include brands such as Audi, McDonalds, Cadburys and Nokia as well as numerous publishers.

Location

The John Rylands Library

150 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3EH

0161 306 0555

Set in the heart of Manchester, The John Rylands Library is one of the great libraries of the world. Founded by Mrs Enriqueta Rylands as a gift to the people of Manchester, the Library is one of the best examples of neo-Gothic architecture in Europe.

Since 1900, the outstanding collections, which include printed books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, maps and visual materials, have been cared for and made available to visitors and enthusiasts from around the world. Its treasures span well over five thousand years and derive from all corners of the globe.

From the earliest known forms of writing, on clay tablets to the modern day, the whole of human knowledge is represented. Today, visitors of all ages, backgrounds and interests are encouraged to explore the building and its collections.

Tickets

A limited run of free tickets for the event will be available from the 23rd October 2014. Please follow @fedrigoniuk on twitter for more details.

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