Show Notes: s3e117 Barry Moser
Join us on this episode of Platemark for a captivating and deeply personal conversation with the legendary artist, illustrator, and master printmaker Barry Moser. Reflecting on a career defined by extraordinary craftsmanship and intellectual curiosity, Barry shares stories from his beginnings in Chattanooga, his transition from preaching to an ever-questioning artistic life, and the philosophy behind his monumental Pennyroyal Press editions of classics like Alice in Wonderland and the Bible. Tune in as we explore his profound dedication to teaching, his resilience in adapting his process across decades in the studio, and the enduring wisdom of a true giant of the book arts.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). The Dansker from Billy Budd Sailor (Inside Narrative), (West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 2024).
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). Alice in her Sister’s Reverie from the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1982.). Wood engraving printed in black and yellow. Courtesy of the Artist.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). Who are You?/The Caterpillar from the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1982.). Wood engraving. 11 x 5 ½ in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). Title Page for Moby-Dick or, The Whale (San Francisco: Arion Press, 1983).
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). And They That Passed Reviled Him, Wagging Their Heads (The Crucifixion) from The Pennyroyal Caxton Bible (West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1999). Wood engraving. 29 x 18 cm. Courtesy of the Artist.
Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879). Gargantua from the journal La Caricature, 1831. Lithograph. Image: 23.5 x 30.6 cm. (9 ¼ x 12 1/16 in.). Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). State of the Union, 2017. Relief engraving. 17 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). Sleep of Treason, 2016–20. Wood engraving. 12 x 8 ½ in. Courtesy of the Artist.
Barry Moser, (American, born 1940). And the Sea Stopped Raging from The Pennyroyal Caxton Bible (West Hatfield: Pennyroyal Press, 1999). Wood engraving. 20.5 x 13 cm. Courtesy of the Artist.
Curator / Podcaster / Fair Organizer
Ann Shafer is an independent curator, art historian, and a leading expert on the legacy of Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17. As the creator and host of the Platemark podcast, she bridges the gap between technical print scholarship and the global community of artists and collectors.
Ann previously served as Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Baltimore Museum of Art and has held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the National Gallery of Art. She holds a BA from The College of Wooster and an MA from Williams College. Today, she channels her three decades of expertise into organizing the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, co-editing a major centennial festschrift on Atelier 17, and leading curated art history tours across Europe. (Photo credit: Becky Redett)
Show Notes: s3e114 James Stroud
