sailorBOYpress is the creative vision of Jeffrey Morin, an award-winning book artist, educator, and arts administrator whose career has been defined by the preservation and evolution of traditional printmaking and book arts. The sailorBOYpress website is a curated extension of Morin’s lifelong commitment to merging craft, storytelling, and social commentary-a practice shaped by his upbringing in Madawaska, Maine and refined through decades of experience as a designer, papermaker, and educator. Each section highlights a different dimension of Morin’s extensive work and influence:
Exhibitions present both solo and collaborative showcases, illustrating Morin’s exploration of themes like spirituality, the sacredness of everyday life, and social justice issues-including LGBTQ+ rights and the AIDS crisis-primarily through book art and printmaking.
Activities document a vibrant community practice, including honors, workshops, summer papermaking intensives, and artist collaborations. Morin’s leadership in creating and saving print studios is a testament to his dedication to fostering new generations of artists while sustaining historic techniques.
Bibliography gathers critical writings, essays, and published work about or by Morin, providing context for his approach and connecting his practice to broader conversations in the contemporary art and publishing fields.
Collections archive the public access to innovative works produced by sailorBOYpress-ranging from monotype prints to artist’s books addressing deeply personal and universal narratives.
Each of these links offers insight not only into the output of sailorBOYpress but also into Morin’s belief that art is an ongoing dialogue with history, spirituality, and social relevance. Through these interconnected areas, this library chronicles the evolving story of a studio defined by its founder’s vision, craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to both tradition and change.