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Washington University - Hammermill Paper Calendars

A small sample of the Hammermill paper calendars produced by students of the School of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis
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a poster with an image of martin luther king in front of a large group of people
Martin Luther King Jr birthday calendar conceived, designed and illustrated by Patrick Hill, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. January, 1986 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: Beginning in 1986 the 15th of January becomes a federal holiday commemorating the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister who came out of the pulpit to lead the civil rights movement. Our calendar pays tribute to this believer in dignified, non-violent protest.
a calendar with an image of a beaver wearing sunglasses
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Mike Caito, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. February, 1986 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: An old folk tale tells us that if a groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, he will scurry back into his hole and six more weeks of winter will ensue. This date becomes a special event in the small western Pennsylvanian community of Punxsutawney, which claims to be the one and only home of the furry prognosticator.
a calendar with red numbers on white paper
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Cheryl Pomeranz, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. January, 1988 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: Since January is the birthday month of Louis Braille I decided to take advantage, graphically, of the aesthetic appeal of the Braille system. Every word or number that appears in "roman" type on the page has a Braille equivalent, thus making the calendar functional for the visually handicapped.
a christmas tree made up of cartoon characters and people in various colors, with the words december written below it
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Zak Zych, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. December, 1987 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: On the twelfth day of christmas my true love gave to me - Twelve drummers drumming. Eleven pipers piping. Ten lords a-leaping. Nine ladies dancing. Eight maids a-milking. Seven swans a-swimming. Six geese a-laying. Five golden rings. Four calling birds. Three French hens, Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
a black and white drawing of dogs in different positions, with the words dog on each side
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Zak Zych, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. Preliminary Sketch for March, 1987 Hammermill Calendar. The month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb illustrated in the style of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher.
four panels with butterflies on them and water in the bottom left hand corner, each panel has a butterfly sitting on a tree branch
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Ann Meyer, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. June, 1988. Artist's Statement: In June, when spring turns to summer, butterflies emerge from their cocoons to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. In June, winter-weary swimming pools are restored to their former glory so that we too may emerge from the cocoon of indoor living to enjoy the season's warmth and sun.
an old book with black and white illustrations on it's cover, which is filled with
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Steve Edwards, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. November, 1986 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: Not all toms roast together. This month's calendar follows the exploits of a rebel who marches to the beat of a different drumstick. Hammermill Cover marches to a different beat too. It's soft, yet durable, texture doesn't have the stiff "boardy" feel characteristic of most other cover sheets.
many different colored envelopes are stacked on top of each other with the word january printed on them
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Michael Weingart, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. January, 1987 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: What's responsible for the late delivery of a Christmas card? Did someone, caught up in the rush of the holiday happenings, forget to "mail early"? Did it get trapped in the jaws of a mailing machine? No matter, these greetings are always welcome - especially during the dull, glooming days of January.
the numbers are made up of penguins and snowmen in different colors, shapes, and sizes
Conceived, designed and illustrated by Mary Santry, Washington University School of Fine Arts, St. Louis, MO. December, 1986 Hammermill Calendar. Artist's Statement: Their awkward waddle and fun-loving nature have gained penguins a reputation as the comedians of the bird world. That's why we used a family of penguins to mark the busy, happy days of December. Besides that, they're always all dressed up ready for a party. May your holiday season be full of fun and happiness.