Mike Koppa
Letterpress, collage
heavydutypress.com
misterkoppa.com
Art is the arrangement of things in a space, leaving evidence of a thoughtful mind engaged in creativity. Whenever, wherever we practice art in our lives, we use our imaginations to entertain ourselves and alter our world, which is, for me, the greatest joy in living. This truth applies to The Heavy Duty Press, as I arrange metal type in combination with a variety of illustrative strategies to design and print books and broadsides on fine papers with a mid-20th century proof press. The objects d’art range from traditional to contemporary, focussing on themes related (but not limited) to thoughtful and sustainable living in the Driftless region and beyond. It is my hope that the joy I find in creative production will enhance the lives of others, thereby being a positive influence in the world we share.
heavydutypress.com
misterkoppa.com
Art is the arrangement of things in a space, leaving evidence of a thoughtful mind engaged in creativity. Whenever, wherever we practice art in our lives, we use our imaginations to entertain ourselves and alter our world, which is, for me, the greatest joy in living. This truth applies to The Heavy Duty Press, as I arrange metal type in combination with a variety of illustrative strategies to design and print books and broadsides on fine papers with a mid-20th century proof press. The objects d’art range from traditional to contemporary, focussing on themes related (but not limited) to thoughtful and sustainable living in the Driftless region and beyond. It is my hope that the joy I find in creative production will enhance the lives of others, thereby being a positive influence in the world we share.
