Publications
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THE DISPARATE : US / THEM
Z Fold Leperello, double-sided print.
Full dimensions 430 x 205mm. Printed on 250gm uncoated Edixion Offset
#8 THE ARDENT
Printed in 100 copies / £5 + P&P
THE ARDENT features a series of thematically connected 'word props' that translate words into things and things into words. This publication depicts the progressive intensity of color and form as unifying elements through 6 plates in total including Admirer, Follower, Devotee, Disciple, Obsessive, Lover.
Softcover, 20 pages
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 8 color images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions, 2021
#7 THE UNBELIEVABLE
Printed in 100 copies / £5 + P&P
THE UNBELIEVABLE presents a series of thematically related colour plates of ‘word props’. Each page depicts a singular abstract form and a common term of abuse. This series includes Berk, Idiot, Fuckwit, Clown, Jerk, Moron, Arsehole, and more.
Softcover, 24 pages
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 10 color images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions, 2020
#6 THE WAVERING
Printed in 100 copies / £5 + P&P
In a continuing game of equivalence, THE WAVERING. features a unique series of thematically connected 'word props' to translate words with things and things into words. This title plays upon the seen and the unseen to examine visual and textual characteristics between Psychic, Clairvoyant, Spiritualist, Sorcerer, Mystic, Parapsychologist, and more.
Softcover, 16 pages with de-bossed wrapper in translucent papers and grey card.
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 8 black & white images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions, 2020
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
#5 THE IMPLACABLE
Printed in 100 copies / £4 + P&P
THE IMPLACABLE features a unique series of the artist's thematically connected 'word props' to translate words with things and things into words. This publication is a four-part sequence of black and white images of distinct abstract textural forms which transposes and updates the biblical narrative of 'the four horsemen of the apocalypse’ for the present day. This edition is a 10 page leperello and features Pestilence, War, Famine, & Death.
Leporello: 4 images, 1 title page, 1 colophon. 10 panels
Dimensions 148 x 525 (105 x 148 folded) 4 black & white images
Typeset in Mock Modernica
Published by Studio O Editions, 2020
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
#4 THE UNSWERVING
Printed in 100 copies / £5 + P&P
THE UNSWERVING. Part 4 of the series features plates Idealist, Rationalist, Fundamentalist, Anarchist, Capitalist, Activist, Socialist, Feminist, and more.
Softcover, 28 pages with de-bossed wrapper in grey card.
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 11 black & white images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions, 2020
#3 THE INCORRIGIBLE
Printed in 100 copies / 5 GBP + P&P
THE INCORRIGIBLE. Part 3 of the series features 7 kinds of laughter each corresponding to a comedic cue. Includes 14 plates Satirist & Chuckler, Entertainer & Cackler, Mocker & Smiler, Absurdist & Chortler, etc.
Softcover 36 pages with de-bossed wrapper in black card.
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 14 black & white images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions, 2019
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
#2 THE INVETERATE
Printed in 100 copies / 5 GPB + P&P
THE INVETERATE. Part 2 of the series features plates Deceiver, Falsifier, Janus, Swindler, Imposter, Liar, etc.
Softcover, 38 pages with de-bossed wrapper in black card.
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 13 black & white images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions. 2019
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
#1 THE UNCEASING
Printed in 100 copies / 5 GBP + P&P
THE UNCEASING. Part 1 of a new volume of small publications intended to formulate a wider structure of associative meaning. Featured plates include: Idealist, Pessimist, Perfectionist, Fantasist, Determinist, Optimist, etc. You get the drift.
Softcover, 28 pages with de-bossed wrapper in black card.
Dimensions 125 x 175 mm, 11 black & white images.
Typeset in Mock Modernica.
Published by Studio O Editions. 2019
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
DOUBLE ACT
28 pages 148 x 210 mm, 10 colour images, softcover. Exhibition booklet produced on the occasion of two solo presentations including artist Charlie Hammond with a discussion on humour and respective approaches. 2019
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THE TOP & BOTTOM OF IT, MECHANISM FOR A FUTURE REFERENCE
24 pages, 200 x 240 mm, 24 black/white images, softcover. Printed on an office photocopier in a hand stitched edition determined by 50 metres of Coats Barbour 50gr linen chord. Published by Matt’s Gallery, London. 2016. Currently unavailable in hard copy
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Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
INFLECTION SANDWICH
Arranged as a palindrome where text and image relentlessly interweave, Inflection Sandwich is a looping sequence of co-ordinated drawings, sculpture, typography and animation.
In a world where constructions of meaning evolve through an increasingly pluralised, digitised and mediated present, David Osbaldeston takes established modes of artistic practice as a point of departure. With subtle humour, the legacies of conceptualism, word games, repetition and image recognition are toyed with in a bid to highlight ways in which inherited forms of communication become re-authored.
If Orwell said that language should be as clear as a pane of glass then Inflection Sandwich is the dirt on the window, taking pleasure in the interference between modes of perception, systems of communication, and the subsequent confusion that unfolds.
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88 pages, 167 x 230 mm, 15 colour images, 198 black/white images, Chromolux hand-embossed softcover. Texts by Will Holder, John Russell, Jonathan P. Watts. 500 Copies. Published by Onomatopee. NL. 2015.
Available from Perimeter Distribution.
YOU KNOW YOU NEVER KNOW. A Book for Everyone and Nobody - Slight Return -
36 pages, 176 x 250 mm, 32 black/white images. 1st edition, softcover, 32 Copies + 8 A/P’s. Published over a 48 hour period at Rijksakademie Van Beeldende Kunsten, Amsterdam. NL. 2010. (currently unavailable)
ANOTHER SHADOW FIGHT
12 Pages, 175 x 245 mm, staple bound, 6 black/white images. Interview with Andrew Hunt. Softcover, 1000 copies. Published by University of Central England, Birmingham, UK. 2008. (unavailable)
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
YOUR ANSWER IS MINE
8 Pages, 200 x 240 mm, staple bound, 4 Colour Images.
Text by Maria Fusco to accompany the exhibition. Softcover, 3000 copies. Published by Matt’s Gallery, London. 2006. Available from Matt’s Gallery.
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
ON COMMUNICATION
64 Pages, 148 x 210 mm. 6 black/white images.
Transcription of two panel discussions on the role of art/writing and criticism. Edited by David Osbaldeston. Softcover, 500 copies. Published by Cornerhouse, Manchester. UK. 2005.
Available from Cornerhouse Distribution.
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
THE PEN
16 Page zine of discordance on the artist as self-publisher. Commissioned for PUT ABOUT: A Critical Anthology on Independent Publishing. Book Works, London. 2005. Plus photocopied A4 Press Release insert.
Limited to 300 copies.
Available from Printed Matter, Inc.
Purchased by Tate archives & Special Collections
2nd Art Monthly insert flyer (prefix ‘Less’) with additional drawing on verso by Garrett Phelan. 210 x 297 mm, black/white, offset litho on glossy black paper. Unknown number of copies.
Commissioned by Grizedale Arts, England, for the touring group exhibition Romantic Detachment. 2005.
Some A4 copies available
WITH NOTICE
1st Art Monthly insert flyer (prefix ‘More’) with additional drawing on verso by Garrett Phelan. 210 x 297 mm, black/white, offset litho on glossy black paper. Unknown number of copies.
Commissioned by Grizedale Arts, England, for the touring group exhibition Romantic Detachment. 2004. (unavailable)
