Sophia at a Crossroads (2026) is a new collaborative Artists' Edition by Deanna and Ed Templeton, printed by Calipso Press in New York.
The artwork marks the pair's first foray into risograph printing and features Deanna's photograph of her niece overlaid with a four-color illustration by Ed. This image of Deanna's niece getting ready for prom is emblematic of the photographer's abiding interest in youth culture and capturing the excitement of significant milestones.
Ed's illustrations play with the negative space of the photograph, while the text touches on ideas of nostalgia and the uncertainty of the future. This collaboration unites Deanna's ability to tenderly document lived experiences and Ed's penchant for irony, humor, and use of bold, primary colors.
Sophia at a Crossroads was commissioned exclusively for the 2026 LA Art Book Fair.
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