An artist’s retrospective: Collage that questions society

Behind the Book with David Batterman [Blurb]( Tonight’s Programming by David Batterman [Buy the book]( [Blurb]( Behind the Book with David Batterman Meet David Batterman: an Atlanta-based artist, photographer, musician, and educator. After publishing his book of collage artwork, which explored militarism and commercialism, he joined us to discuss his fascinating journey as a working artist. Hear his story, plus his inspiring advice for other creative self-publishers. [Read more]( [Blurb]( Your work often explores themes of militarism and commercialism. What drew you to these themes, why are they critical today, and how do they manifest in your art? ”I grew up in an Air Force family…this struggle between my fascination with the engineered elegance of planes, engines, and weapons of war and their ultimate usage in the destruction of human life is a driving force in my work.” Your book, Tonight's Programming, features your collage work from the past decade. What led you to self-publish this collection? ”I realized a great deal of [my work] was either unseen or only available on my website and social media, so I wanted a more accessible, tangible way for people to view it.” [Blurb]( Can you share some tips for other creatives considering self-publishing their books? ”Only in the simplest way: DO IT. Seriously, there’s nothing stopping you…Father Time takes his due eventually, you’re not going to be here forever, and it’s a pretty simple process. The thrill of having your work in book form in your hand is worth it.” [Read the interview]( How it was made [Blurb]( Format: Photo Book Size: 8×10 in., 20×25 cm Tool: Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign [Flip through]( Visit the blog [Blog]( Follow Us [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pintrest]( [YouTube]( help center [Help Center]( [Blurb] [Make a book in minutes]( [Make a book in minutes [Share]]( [Blurb] [Privacy]( | [Pricing]( | [Email Preference Center]( | [Unsubscribe]( Blurb ®, a division of RPI Print, Inc. 3325 S 116th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA © 2024 RPI Print, Inc., All Rights Reserved Tonight’s Programming by David Batterman