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1.  Abtauchen, 2007, caterpillar stitch, paper dyed with organic dyes, 7’ x 19”
2. Abtauchen, detail
3. Ordinary Discovery, 2007, palladium prints and fruit/vegetable papyrus, 8” x 3” x 1”
4. Ursprung, 2005, letterpress on vinyl and fruit papyrus, 5” x 11” x 1”
5. Play It, 2006, caterpillar stitch with enclosures, 2” x 2” x 5-1/2”
6. Endless, 2007, caterpillar stitch on a ring, 10” x 10” x 3”
7 There is Stillness, 2006, letterpress, inkjet and hand dyed paper, 4” x 11” x 1/2”
8. Nomads in the Rain, 2007, offset print, 4-1/2” x 4-1/2”
   Collaboration with Mat Eiland
9. Confluence, 2005, Japanese paper died in curry and turmeric, 4” x 4” x 1”

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1. In Bewegung, 2007, non-silver, palladium print, 11” x 11”
2. In Bewegung, 2007, non-silver, palladium print, 11” x 11”
3. In Bewegung, 2007, non-silver, palladium print, 11” x 11”
4. Holz, 2006, polymer intaglio, Japanese paper, 10” x 10”
5. Bounce, 2005, non-silver, palladium print of a enlarged radish in a series, dyed in
   curry and coffee, 12” x 25”
6. Untitled, 2007, cyanotype, Japanese paper, 10” x 10”

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Contact Information
6107 Lincoln Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
tel: 856-663-2107
e-mail: eiland_ni@yahoo.com
www.ei-ni.com
Please contact artist for purchases, commissions, etc.

Artist Statement
Natural events happen around us constantly. From the wind who makes the leaves sing, to the rain which draws lines on the windows, from the formation a carrot has when you slice it, to the sun who plays with forms of shadows. These ordinary occurrences that seem to go unnoticed, the forms and structures we take for granted, captivates my interest. Bringing attention to these unique lines and structures, what we mostly think are not so essential constellations, is my motivation.

This challenge inspires me to stop, zoom in, and spend time discovering this different world.

“abtauchen” for example, meaning to sink or dive in,  is a product of  my discoveries in this different world. It is a visualization of a book you never want to close, a place to sink in and be a part of a unique reality. 

Education
2003-2007
The University of The Arts, Philadelphia, PA
BFA, Printmaking/Book Arts

2001-2002
Farbmühle, Luzern, Switzerland
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1991-1994
Business School, Zürich, Switzerland

Professional Experience
2007
Teacher Assistant, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Internship with Sarah Van Keuren, Senior Artist Initiative

1998-2003
Organizer, Designer and Curator, Sunami Cooperation, Events and Concepts, Zürich, Switzerland  

1991-1996
Events Organizer, Fun, Youth Club, Regensdorf, Switzerland

Awards and Honors
Purchase Award 2007, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Colorprint Award, American Color Print Society, Philadelphia, PA

Selected Exhibitions

Solo

2003
Geister der Nacht, Sunami Gallery, Zürich, Switzerland

2000
Strukturen, TRE Ausstellungsräume, Steinmaur, Switzerland 

Group

2007
Thesis, Havanna Loft, Philadelphia, PA

Sixth Biennial Artist Books Juried Exhibition, Athenaeum,
La Jolla, CA

Re-Bound, Bryn Mawr College, PA

2006
Works in Progress, Hamilton Hall, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

2005
Junior Printmaking Majors, Sculptor and Ceramics Gallery, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

2002
Geister der Nacht, Weisse Box, Luzern, Switzerland