Type, Language, Words in Marietta Art

A group exhibit featuring eight artists whose works incorporate type, language, and words as a creative element in their art will be on display at

The term “typography” refers to the design of type, letters and/or other forms of written or printed language, and the arrangement of those forms into meaningful compositions. As such, the art of typography is closely associated with the art of printmaking and graphic design.

The exhibit celebrates the letterform as both a symbol of communication and as an aesthetic shape unto itself.

What is your favorite form of art? What do you think of typography? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Additionally, printmaker Pedro Gonzalez, one of the featured artists, will be giving three live printing demonstrations on July 7 at 11 a.m., July 8 at 1 p.m., and July 14 at 11 a.m.

Artists participating in the group show Freedom of Type include: Corinne Adams (a photographer and digital artist from Atlanta), Elizabeth Castaldo (a printmaker from Atlanta), Pedro Gonzalez (a printmaker and painter from Marietta), Joey Hannaford (a letterpress printmaker from Atlanta), Dennis Ichiyama (a letterpress printmaker from West Lafayette, Ind.), Beth Maddox (a painter from Jacksonville, Fla.), Rebecca Salcedo (a painter from Marietta), and John Westmark (a painter and mixed media artist from Austin).

The opening reception for the Freedom of Type exhibit takes place during the Marietta Art Walk on Friday, July 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public.  Attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists while enjoying live music and refreshments. The exhibit will be available for viewing at the gallery through July 28.

Take a look at previous exhibits at 2 Rules Fine Art:

Learn More about the gallery  and the mother-daughter duo who runs it.

Keep up with all the news you care about by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.