“Le Caméléon de l’Art Contemporain” (The Chameleon of Contemporary Art) is the title of a book retracing 55 years of screen printing by the artist Michel Caza. This collection lists collaborations with over 700 painters from all over the world. These collaborations were with artists of all different styles and techniques. Hence the nickname “Chameleon”.
The fruit of all these contributions to works destined for art galleries, patrons and museums alike, forms part of the Artist’s repertoire.

A book full of anecdotes

This collection is packed with anecdotes and portraits of artists who have collaborated with Michel Caza. In this book, the author describes the many close relationships that gave life to many of his works. He describes in great detail what screen-printing has meant to him, as well as the darker sides and the best memories of his work.

Caza talks about what screen printing has meant to him since the age of 19, when he first took up this art form. Along the way, he recounts the various techniques and innovations that he himself instigated. Most of these feats were conceived in the most absolute privacy, in his workshops.

A book of identity

The man who is one of the founding fathers of FESPA is also known for his teaching and for the extreme finesse of his silkscreen prints. He has also been a teacher of this finesse, sharing his processes through books, CDs and lectures. Many silkscreen artists have been influenced by this master of the art. And they have done so in the fields of both large-formatdigital printing andtextile printing.

It has to be said that the book is particularly striking for the passion that emanates from this creator and innovator. His research has opened up a new avenue for an ancient process, enabling him to turn it into a niche technology. The extremely sophisticated techniques used by Michel Caza continue to influence many print artists. But that’s not all! Industrialists and engineers have been able to develop numerous solutions applicable to modern screen printing.

The world-renowned influence and aura of this genius have enabled screen printing to survive in a constantly evolving print sector.

The author: Michel Caza

To understand the extent of this renowned artist’s influence, it’s important to know a few things about him. Michel Caza is one of the founding fathers of FESPA. He helped create the federation in 1962, before becoming its president from 1996 to 2002.

He was also a member of the International Academy of Obedience, of which he was Chairman between 2004 and 2006.

He won over 350 awards for his work in numerous competitions between 1982 and 2003.

He received the Howard Parmele Award in 2010. This is the highest distinction awarded by the American SGIA Association.

FESPA is the World Federation of Screen and Digital Printing Associations. Michel Caza’s book launch took place at FESPA Berlin in May 2018.

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