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The job of maker is two-fold: making the thing and communicating that you made it. In an effort to spotlight what we do, weāve resolved to open-source as much as possible about how we do it.
Our work is not created in a vacuum. Though we eschew explanations, dialogue is our governing
benchmark of success. A-TEMPĀ® Communications exists solely to facilitate conversations about our
work.
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We strive to maximally eliminate the friction from idea to object and object to audience. Logistics
are hard and often inglorious, but when done right are a thing of beauty. As a rule of thumb, when
undertaking any logistical operation we act as if we are Jeff Bezos, though without the small dick
complex that drives him to assholish behavior.
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The great writers of historyās command of their medium inspires us to achieve parallel mastery in
all we do. Naturally, as a tribute to those ā like Borges ā who wind back metaphor to their earliest
instantiations, we maintain an in-house publishing operation to distribute all text pertaining to
the objects we make.
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To compliment our publishing house, we run a small print production operation tasked with making all
studio books and zines.
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Though we donāt believe in intellectual property, we do benefit from it. As such, Itās important for
us to maintain and license images of our work for use by others.
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The aesthetic is a loaded weapon ā wielding it requires respect and care. This is the undertaking of
Rrose Enterprises, A-TEMPĀ® Studioās and William W. Marxās personal art practice. Specializing in
bricolage, we work across mediaā¦ wherever the ideas take us.
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We believe the pinnacle of creation is collaboration. To successfully work with others in creating
things better than could be done individually is what separates us from the cows in the field. All
design work and work for others falls under this umbrella.
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Machines enable much of what we do. They expand our ability to connect to each other. The people
that work most with them, though, often spread the virus that is perceived obsolescence. TĀ³ is our
response to this ā smart technology that doesnāt hide its humanity.
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