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| I created work for a really wonderful project created by poet Beau Beausoleil, "Al-Mutanabbi Starts Here". “Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here” is an exhibition of 261 artist books made by 260 international artists/artist teams from 24 countries. These books were made to reflect upon the March 5, 2007 car-bomb attack that took place in Al-Mutanabbi Street, the ancient street of booksellers, poets and writers, located at the literary and cultural heart of Baghdad, Iraq. The collection of artists’ books reflects both the targeted attack on this street of the booksellers as well as the ultimate futility of those who try to erase thought. This project is both a lament and a commemoration of the singular power of words. More info about this project is posted here. |
| Four of my pieces about Identity and Memory, including "Identity Puzzle 1," a collage of digital photos, lithograph and pencil, created with images and text from my artist residency in Denmark last summer: are in the exhibition: "Perspectives vs. Perception" Atrium Gallery, Seton Hall Univ. School of Law, Newark, NJ January 26 - June 1, 2013 |
| Two of my book pieces will be on exhibit in Hungary: "Fifth International Artists’ Book Exhibition 2013" The King Saint Stephen Museum, in collaboration with the City Gallery Deák Collection in Székesfehérvár, Hungary May 18th - October 2013 |
| My altered book "Lithuanian Phrase Book" will be on display in: "Bound and Unbound II" a juried altered book exhibition at University Libraries, Univ. of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota, on display from August 28 - December 20, 2013. Reception on November 1, 2013. |
| My unique artist's book, "In Denmark," will be in the show: "A Time in Arcadia" a special collaboration between Curious Matter Gallery, Jersey City, NJ and the Jersey City Free Public Library. My book will be on display at the main library, May 19 - June 23, 2013 |