From Camera to Risograph
Salt Students Unveil New Photobooks with the Center for Book Arts
We are excited to announce a new partnership with the Center for Book Arts! CBA is the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting and uplifting books arts as a contemporary art form. Through exhibitions, workshops, and artist-led initiatives, the CBA is a platform for creative exploration, empowering artists to push the boundaries of storytelling through printed matter.
Taught in partnership with Calipso Press and the CBA team, the Teen Photobook Pilot was a 5-6 week collaborative program that guided 6 Salt students through the process of creating and designing a sequenced, softcover photobook using risograph printing — a vibrant and tactile form of printmaking often used by independent artists and zine creators. At the end of the workshop, each student received 20 copies of their book, a deepened understanding of visual storytelling, and new skills in book arts and design, this collaboration exemplified the power of community-driven arts education and the many ways young artists can express their voices in print.
Check out some of the amazing books!
Chloe’s Comp Card by Chloe Zhou
“Chloe’s Comp Card is a layered visual collage — part fashion design, part photographic fever dream, part sketchbook chaos. It’s not about clean lines or tidy categories. It’s about process, experimentation, and the in-between.”
The Ordinary by Jordan Martinez
“Jordan Martinez, New York-based artist, had a passion for art ever since he stepped foot on this earth…His work reflects everyday people and the daily occurrences of life. Jordan enjoys bringing out the colors of his work because he believes that it brings out the realness in humanity.”
Everywhere I Go, My Camera Goes by August Moreno
“Growing up, I was always surrounded by art and artists. Whether it was music, fine art in galleries or museums, theaters, or movies. I feel fortunate to have found something that drives me every day. Through photography, I’ve found the ability to see things in a more intimate form.”
Thank you so much to Richard, Ronnie, Corina, Eva, Grace, and the Center for Book Arts team for orchestrating this incredible opportunity. We are excited to keep experimenting with new ways to tell stories and share photography! Stay tuned for more about this workshop and future partnerships with the CBA on our website.
Best,
The NYC Salt Team