LAWRENCE WEINER / As Often As Not

Lawrence Weiner
As Often As Not  2017
Fibreglass serving tray, Diameter: 30,5 cm
Fiberglass (Antique parchment) Silkscreen Printing (dishwasher safe)
Open edition
One Star Press, Paris

Condition: New

In 1930 fibreglass was invented, initially used for the purpose of thermal building insulation. Then in 1950 Charles and Ray Eames mass produced their iconic fiberglass chair with Herman Miller, Inc. In 1951, Camtray (now renamed as Cambro) began manufacturing fiberglass trays in Huntington Beach, CA. Many years later, in 2017, onestar press invited Lawrence Weiner to design an open edition serving tray produced by Cambro.

Lawrence Weiner used his trademark font and came up with the following text : AS OFTEN AS NOT. The artist then concluded: LET US GET SOME DRINKS ON THE TRAY!

During its active years from 2000 to 2019, onestar press boasted a remarkable production line consisting of over 300 books, 300 multiples, and artists' films. The organisation's commitment to granting artists space, freedom, and flexibility in realising their creative concepts, along with its embrace of new technologies, fostered fruitful collaborations with international artists across a wide array of projects.

onestar press held a steadfast vision when it came to contemporary creation, maintaining a non-didactic and diversified approach. This vision manifested in their publication of artists from different generations, countries, and perspectives, effectively serving as a subjective "encyclopedia" that reflects our multifaceted civilisation.