Yoko Ono, a pioneer of conceptual art, has joined forces with JRP Editions to release two limited edition letterpress prints in celebration of her newly printed artist book EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE is UNFINISHED. These two prints encapsulate her longstanding themes of unity, peace, and love, drawing inspiration from her past works, while offering a fresh take on these timeless concepts.
Ono’s work frequently emphasizes collective action, and this latest project is no exception. Both prints make direct references to Nutopia, the imaginary country that she and John Lennon created in 1973. Nutopia was designed as a conceptual space where unity and peace reigned, and these prints echo that hopeful vision of a better world.
The first print, i ii iii Stamp, is a reimagined take on Ono’s 2004 video piece “ONOCHORD.” In that original work, Ono encouraged audiences to send a love message through flashes of light, representing a coded signal: “I (i) Love (ii) You (iii).” With this print, she revives that message of love in a minimalist yet powerful way, using blind faux perforation to mirror the signal. Limited to just 300 editions, i ii iii Stamp comes with a copy of her new artist book and is sized at 5.5 x 5.5 inches, making it a compact yet meaningful addition to any collection.
The second piece, Add color where the world needs peace, invites viewers to become participants, encouraging them to “add color” where peace is needed most. This print taps into Ono’s collaborative Add Color installations and her Map Piece poems, offering a playful yet profound invitation to reflect and act. With each purchase, collectors receive a set of colored pencils, emphasizing the interactive nature of this work. Measuring 18.1 x 24 inches, this print, priced at $483, is produced in a limited edition of 250, making it a coveted collector’s item.
Both prints are produced on Crane’s Lettra Fluorescent White paper and come with certificates of authenticity, each featuring Ono’s signature inkan stamp. The craftsmanship and conceptual depth of these works offer a tangible way to connect with Ono’s vision of unity and peace, whether through her coded love messages or by taking part in the creation of a more peaceful world.
For collectors and fans of Ono’s work, this latest collaboration is not just a nod to the past but a call to action for the future. With only 300 and 250 prints available respectively, i ii iii Stamp and Add color where the world needs peace are both destined to become sought-after pieces. Interested buyers can visit JRP Editions to secure their copies and become part of Ono’s ongoing dialogue of love and peace.
