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Coming up Short Book
‘Coming Up Short’ is the first book by Gabriela Maskrey, bringing together the complete series of 500 original ink drawings.
The project explores the relentless pursuit of fulfillment and meaning through the cyclical rhythm of repetition. With 500 works created and only 200 exhibited, ‘Coming Up Short’ confronts the illusion of progress and the quiet ritual of making something over and over again. Each piece is an opening or a chance to challenge the one before, and to create space for the one to come. Some works echo each other, some mimic and some diverge. But together, they hold something whole, not through uniformity but through persistence.
The project explores the relentless pursuit of fulfillment and meaning through the cyclical rhythm of repetition. With 500 works created and only 200 exhibited, ‘Coming Up Short’ confronts the illusion of progress and the quiet ritual of making something over and over again. Each piece is an opening or a chance to challenge the one before, and to create space for the one to come. Some works echo each other, some mimic and some diverge. But together, they hold something whole, not through uniformity but through persistence.
Each drawing measures 37 x 31 cm using ink on 300gr cotton paper, produced by La Ceiba Gráfica. 200 drawings were included in the exhibition ‘Coming Up Short’ held in Lima at Kusen Galería. All drawings were made in Mexico City using the same brush and the same in over a period of 8 weeks.
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Published by Te MATA PRESS © 2026
ISBN 2026 979-8-9944953-0-8
First edition of 60
*** PRE SALE ***
Second edition of 200
All signed copies
500 pages
Perfect bound
Soft cover
24 x 20 cm
$55
Published by Te MATA PRESS © 2026
ISBN 2026 979-8-9944953-0-8
First edition of 60
*** PRE SALE ***
Second edition of 200
All signed copies
500 pages
Perfect bound
Soft cover
24 x 20 cm
$55
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