Hansjorg Mayer
b. 1943 (BAA 1966-71)


Born in Stuttgart. 1959 studied philosophy with Max Bense
and music, University of Stuttgart. Studied Graphics, School
of Painting. Stuttgart. 1962 moved to Zurich, attended
School of Painting. Made contact with Dom Sylvester
Houédard, John Furnival, Edwin Morgan and Ian Hamilton
Finlay. His work included in Between Painting and Poetry and
exhibition of Concrete Poetry, organized by Jasia Reichardt
ICA, 1965; Mayer came to opening of exhibition where met
Clifford Ellis who invited him to teach, based in London.
Taught graphic design in irregular blocks from January 1966,
through him John Furnival and Tom Phillips were brought
onto the staff. Involved in special projects with certain students.
After 1971 visited Corsham giving lectures from time to time.
Now a publisher living in London, he has worked with many
artists including Tom Phillips, Dieter Rot, Lillian Lijn and
Richard Hamilton.


72 One print from concrete poetry britain canada
united states

19 x 19 inches
13 texts by 13 typographical interpreters
signed by the artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay (verso)
Edition Hansjorg Mayer 1966
Preface by Jasia Reichardt, limited edition of 56
copies, printed at the Bath Academy of Art, all prints
by the poets. 26 copies of the edition numbered a to z

Collection: Dr and Mrs Moxham