The pieces in this exhibit are not just about books, many are made out of books. In the words of the curators, “the book is reimagined not only as an object of content, but as a site of transformation—where material, meaning, and message converge.”
BakeKaifunaNoodle MountainPop-up books by Colette Fu
New Wonderland, Brian Dettmer. Made from the 12-volume Wonderland of Knowledge, a 1947 children’s encyclopedia.
Illustrated Universal, Brian Dettmer
The World at Home, Brian Dettmer. Made from nine of the ten volumes of the New Standard Encyclopedia, 1943.
Cheryl GrossGeorgia HB 888 was created in opposition to Critical Race Theory.1836 Project, a Texas law that requires schools to provide a “patriotic education.” Diane Schmertz created these pieces to protest laws that restrict access to books and education.Permutation 3, Samuelle GreenMagnified, Susan Rostow
This is an interesting exhibit. Several years ago, I viewed a travelling exhibit Art of the Book in my home city of Winnipeg. Similar concept, different pieces. It too was very interesting. None of those pieces were as large as Permutation 3. When I view your photos of that one, I want to reach out and rub my hands along it.
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Thanks for providing a true patriotic education with this post in contrast to the Texas law.
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This is an interesting exhibit. Several years ago, I viewed a travelling exhibit Art of the Book in my home city of Winnipeg. Similar concept, different pieces. It too was very interesting. None of those pieces were as large as Permutation 3. When I view your photos of that one, I want to reach out and rub my hands along it.
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Whoa…this is an amazing and timely exhibit on so many levels. Thanks for sharing!
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