Artist Joseph Churchward’s work is currently being celebrated in an exhibition titled Letter Man at Te Papa. The title for the exhibition includes pencil sketches, print negatives, photographs and newspaper clippings.
Churchward was born in Samoa in 1933, and during his career as a graphic artist and typesetter, he has created over 570 original typefaces - more than any other individual in the world.
In an increasingly computerised industry, Churchward continues to design fonts, crafting each intricate letter with precision by freehand and spending up to 300 hours on one font.
A biography of Churchward’s life and work is due for release later in 2008.
Letter Man: Joseph Churchward’s World of Type
21 August 2008 – February 2009
Ilott Room, Level 4, Te Papa, Wellington
Free entry
