Andrew Huot

Andrew Huot is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois, holding an MFA from The University of the Arts. His research focuses on conservation and preservation, history of the book, and artists' books. He teaches graduate bookbinding at the University of Illinois and undergraduate/graduate courses in bookbinding and printmaking at the University of the Arts.

His artistic practice emphasizes observing overlooked details of daily life, transforming them into tactile book artworks using traditional techniques like woodblock and letterpress printing. Notable works include Exits West (2008-2009), an editioned artists' book chronicling a cross-country journey. He operates andrewhuot.com and maintains Big River Bindery as a creative studio and teaching space.

Teaching emphases include pochoir printing, structural bookbinding, and interdisciplinary approaches to book arts. His work balances historical craftsmanship with contemporary storytelling, often exploring themes of memory, navigation, and human interaction with environment.