Rose Nordin

Through her practice and research, Rose is interested in the publication as a site of exchange and collaboration, print technologies as tools for union, and letterforms as modes of magic. As a designer, Rose primarily makes artist books and printed matter. This extends to exhibition and custom-type design.

Please tell us about yourself

I am an artist and graphic designer working with expanded notions of publishing, considering the book as a portal, letterforms as talismans and publishing as ritual knowledge production.

Through publication and type design, flag making, installation and metalwork I am  interested in printed and material language for governance and devotion.

I am currently based in London as a peer artist at Metroland Studios. I was previously Artist in Residence at Jan Van Eyck Academie (NL) and Somerset House Studios (UK). I have worked as a Research Associate at iniva (UK), Social Practice Fellow at the University of Chicago (USA) and am an associate lecturer at the University of Arts London.

What was your journey into the arts?

Through DIY publishing

What inspires you?

Reading and talking.

What is your advice for anyone interested in zine-making?

Attend fairs and make things that you don’t find there

Why should people join CVAN London?

It is a very rich network of thinkers!

What are your goals for CVAN London?

I am developing a publication with Jack Ky Tan on institutional policy in the arts.

What excites you about bringing your practice to the AREVA Writers Room?

Reimagining through language and is really transformative and powerful. I’m excited by Jack Ky Tan and the visions he realises through policy and language.

A favourite art moment in London:

don’t worry i won’t forget you

Curated by Êvar Hussayni and Sarah Hamed

www.rosenord.in

Rose Nordin