In “Ping,” New Yorker cartoonist Drew Dernavich and letterpress artist Christy Nesja take a witty swing at invention itself.
Rendered in Dernavich’s bold woodcut-inspired style, "Ping" shows a man with paddle in hand, standing at a ping pong table that abruptly ends at the net. On the opposite side stray balls lie on the floor. The caption reveals the gag: “It was then that the inventor of Ping had a brilliant idea.”
Hand-printed using linoleum blocks carved by Dernavich, and letterpress type composed by Nesja, this original print combines sharp visual wit with fine craftsmanship. The limited edition is signed and numbered by both artists. "Ping" makes the perfect addition to game rooms, family rooms and man caves. It’s also a unique gift for ping pong players or collectors of contemporary printmaking.
Concept, drawing and hand-carved linocut by Drew Dernavich
Layout, hand-typesetting and letterpress printing by Christy Nesja
Printed with hand-carved linoleum and handset type on a human-powered press
Limited edition of 100 signed and numbered prints
Trim size: 12 x 9 inches
Sold unframed
Paper: Crane Lettra 110 lb. Pearl White, 100% cotton, tree-free
Packaged in a clear sleeve with backing board
Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity
Drew is widely known for his distinctive wood-cut style drawings created on scratch board. His cartoons appear regularly in “The New Yorker” and he’s won the National Cartoonists Society’s “Reuben Award” as the country’s best gag cartoonist. To learn more about Drew and his storied career, please visit his website. Learn more about our collaborative working process here.
International shipping available for this item when purchased through our Etsy shop: https://nesjapress.etsy.com
In “Ping,” New Yorker cartoonist Drew Dernavich and letterpress artist Christy Nesja take a witty swing at invention itself.
Rendered in Dernavich’s bold woodcut-inspired style, "Ping" shows a man with paddle in hand, standing at a ping pong table that abruptly ends at the net. On the opposite side stray balls lie on the floor. The caption reveals the gag: “It was then that the inventor of Ping had a brilliant idea.”
Hand-printed using linoleum blocks carved by Dernavich, and letterpress type composed by Nesja, this original print combines sharp visual wit with fine craftsmanship. The limited edition is signed and numbered by both artists. "Ping" makes the perfect addition to game rooms, family rooms and man caves. It’s also a unique gift for ping pong players or collectors of contemporary printmaking.
Concept, drawing and hand-carved linocut by Drew Dernavich
Layout, hand-typesetting and letterpress printing by Christy Nesja
Printed with hand-carved linoleum and handset type on a human-powered press
Limited edition of 100 signed and numbered prints
Trim size: 12 x 9 inches
Sold unframed
Paper: Crane Lettra 110 lb. Pearl White, 100% cotton, tree-free
Packaged in a clear sleeve with backing board
Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity
Drew is widely known for his distinctive wood-cut style drawings created on scratch board. His cartoons appear regularly in “The New Yorker” and he’s won the National Cartoonists Society’s “Reuben Award” as the country’s best gag cartoonist. To learn more about Drew and his storied career, please visit his website. Learn more about our collaborative working process here.
International shipping available for this item when purchased through our Etsy shop: https://nesjapress.etsy.com
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