Collection: Chris Campbell
Chris Campbell got his start in the letterpress studio of Big Wheel Press as a repair man. He was obsessed with the inner mechanics of all the machines. After he'd solve a problem he would print until another came along. He enjoys all the fine details that lead to ink kissing paper. He has a BFA with a dual concentration in sculpture and ceramics. The sculptural quality of the old presses and machinery is what originally drew him to letterpress. This soon became a passion for the imperfect and tactile feel of old type and ink meeting paper. Much of his work involves using antique type and images from Big Wheel Press’ extensive collection to create snarky and Pop Cultural Broadsides. He also creates linocuts combing hand-carved images and text to create something reminiscent of reference figures from old books and manuals.
