Corcoran Gallery of Art — Exhibition Catalog

Primary Properties: Mary Judge, Joseph Dumbacher, John Dumbacher. Designed by Rose Freeland, Big Concepts, Inc.

This museum catalog was produced for Primary Properties, a focused exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, presenting new work by Mary Judge and the Dumbacher brothers. Printed in Italy with a vellum sleeve and meticulous attention to materials, the book reflects the exhibition’s central theme: the physical and expressive power of pigment.

The publication includes a foreword by Jacquelyn Days Serwer and an essay by Jonathan P. Binstock, situating the artists within the lineage of modernist abstraction and material‑driven practice. The design emphasizes clarity, structure, and the tactile qualities of the artwork—photographed by Chan T. Chao and Alan Shaffer—allowing the saturated pigments, embossed papers, and stainless‑steel constructions to speak with museum-level precision.

As an object, the catalog embodies the Corcoran’s commitment to emerging contemporary artists at a pivotal moment in their careers. Its Italian production, vellum wrapping, and disciplined layout give it the character of a collectible: a record of an exhibition and a testament to the enduring beauty of material‑centered art.