[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century in England has become more appreciated today when outdated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
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Illinois Arts Council events
Events for this Week
Event Date | Event Name | Location | City | |
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09/19/2013 - 12:00pm | Love and Labor: Domestic Workers as Community Docents | Jane Addams Hull-House Museum | Chicago | |
09/19/2013 - 4:45pm | Another Chicago is Possible: An Evening with Chicago Activists Engaging Critical Ethnic Studies | UIC Forum | Chicago | |
09/19/2013 - 7:00pm | The Last Mission of 'Hog Wild' | Taylorville Public Library | Taylorville | |
09/19/2013 - 7:30pm | Civic Cinema at the Critical Ethnic Studies Association Conference | UIC Forum | Chicago | |
09/19/2013 - 7:30pm | Syria & American Foreign Policy | Panera Bread | Carbondale | |
09/20/2013 - 12:00am | East West Riverfest Festival | Various Locations throughout the Quad Cities | ||
09/20/2013 - 7:30pm | Civic Cinema at the Critical Ethnic Studies Association Conference | UIC Forum | Chicago |
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