Monday, September 30, 2013

Book and art lovers.... read this...

[Review first published at BlogCritics.org by Helen Gallagher 9-30-2013]


Art Made From Books: Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed will likely transform your appreciation of books … books as art objects.

This surprising anthology brims with charming, pure art, created by hands and tools. The spirit of magical realism is alive as characters are literally lifted out of books through delicate carving. Some are carved, some are books embellished with light, wire or glass. The stunning result is a recurring delight; and our appreciation grows each time we consider the delicate artistry and spirit in the objects.

There is unmistakable joy of the creation of these altered books; a fairly recent modern form of art. The process, known since the 18th century in England has become more appreciated today when outdated reference books can see new life as treasured, whimsical, works of art.

Continued here:  http://releaseyourwriting.blogspot.com/p/book-reviews-for-writers-by-writers.html

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Illinois Arts Council events

Events for this Week

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09/19/2013 - 12:00pmLove and Labor: Domestic Workers as Community Docents Jane Addams Hull-House MuseumChicago
09/19/2013 - 4:45pmAnother Chicago is Possible: An Evening with Chicago Activists Engaging Critical Ethnic StudiesUIC ForumChicago
09/19/2013 - 7:00pmThe Last Mission of 'Hog Wild'Taylorville Public LibraryTaylorville
09/19/2013 - 7:30pmCivic Cinema at the Critical Ethnic Studies Association ConferenceUIC ForumChicago
09/19/2013 - 7:30pmSyria & American Foreign PolicyPanera BreadCarbondale
09/20/2013 - 12:00amEast West Riverfest FestivalVarious Locations throughout the Quad Cities
09/20/2013 - 7:30pmCivic Cinema at the Critical Ethnic Studies Association ConferenceUIC ForumChicago