Deconstitution 1787-2008 / Banned and Recovered 2008 pdf

As told to Cedric Tlapaltotoli

By Dick the Dark Prince and He who must not be mentioned.

3 Copies, ink on paper, 3 volumes with slip case.

Who is Cedric Tlapaltototli? Inheritor of the post-classic tradition of Cholulteca pottery making, incanted by a mixed-breed English avatar now residing in Califrisco San Fransonia, bears witness to the nefarious manipulation of an enlightened text rooted deep in the storied Magna Carta, the code of Hamurabi and other texts of human import. In which he meets two nefarious characters, Dick the Dark Prince and his smirky sidekick who by hook and by crook muddily modify the aforementioned text to lead us into a world populated by infamous totalitarians solidifying the tradition of violence and outright disregard to the hard fought gains of the human race in its valiant attempt to separate itself from its fellow members of the animal kingdom. With "Deconstitution" and self-perceived self righteousness these nefarious characters attempt to curtail, trim and manipulate a hard-fought code of enlightened human behavior. In this publication by Refrita Press, Cedric marks salient points of this manipulation in hope and faith that the original intent and its progressive evolution lives on.

Lotería Cosmológica  1976-2008

2008 edition of a classic, 15 copies with 3 artist proofs, 41 Cards numerically printed on board with pigment inks, varnished and backed with textured paper. Sleeved in individual titled envelopes, custom linen covered box with instructions in Spanish and English.

The Cosmological Lotería is a titled deck of cards akin to the Tarot in that it can be used for divination and self-enlightenment. The cards depict iconographic images of universal human values and attributes focusing on the relationships between man and nature and on the structure of society. As you play this game, use the card titles as messages for interpretation and divination. During play, a single card begins to reveal your story, the combination of your entire hand deepens the revelation, and the final interpretation comes from within you.

Cuentos Chinos

Attributed to Dr. Panchoo  2008

Edition of 15 with 3 artist proofs

12 Eight fold accordions 7.5” x 17” Numerically printed on archival paper with pigment inks. Sleeved in individual titled envelopes, custom two part box with separate colophon and titles.

Unfathomable Humanity

By Lisdebertus 2006

Introductory text by Sharon Mizota

Edition of 25 numbered artist books

14 Interleaved plates, K3 pigment inks on alfa cellulose paper, bound with Chicago screws,  masonite covers, aluminum hinges, and archival papers.

11” x 17” x 1”

Power Ties  2006

Poem by Shelley “Ozymandias”

25 Numbered editioned artist books 8.5” x 11”

Two accordion prints 8” x 75”, K3 pigment inks on alfa cellulose paper, two part aluminum box, four ply museum board, mirror & archival paper.

The People of San Miguel

A Portrait Collection of Sierra Totonaco Indians  1976 - 2006

Text by Edward C. Gardner

25 Numbered editioned artist books

Pigment on paper, bound.