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Oct 7 | 5-7 pm

345 Broadway, Chico

Free

Presented by Chico Paper Company

Meet the artist and see the unveiling of the second “Chico Experience Week” print.

Early is in the process of designing a series of five prints over five years to celebrate "The Chico Experience.” Individual pieces and sets of this collection are available for purchase. Early will be in attendance to answer questions and meet fellow alumni. No-host bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live music. In collaboration with Jake Early, Chico Paper Company will donate a portion of the prints’ sales to the Chico State Alumni Association.

CSUC surveyed a few thousand alumni and categorized their memories of Chico into 10 "top" topics (downtown is close to campus, bike friendly, fun, professors want students to succeed, trees, Bidwell Park, etc.) Jake Early is incorporating at least 2 of the key topics into each of his 5 pieces, which make up the "Chico Experience.” The first topics he worked with in 2010 were "Downtown is steps away from campus" and "Bike friendly." Using the remaining topics it will be wonderful to see where this series goes pictorially.

Jake Early’s design work and printmaking have earned him much notoriety. A California native, Early produces unique serigraphs on his hand-made printing screen-press, designed and built in his Chico studio. His simple illustrative style, bold color palette, and strong depiction of place all resonate with collectors. Early’s trademark is his use of metallic inks, created by mixing powdered metals into an ink base. These inks capture and reflect light, shifting the mood of each print as lighting conditions change. Exclusively at Chico Paper Company.

For more information contact Chico Paper Company at 891-0900, find us on Facebook, or visit www.chicopapercompany.com.

Chico Paper Company will be closed from 4:00-5:00 on the day of the event to prepare. Please call if you have additional questions.