Ex Libris is here!
22 Mar 2010 7 Comments
in Art, Uncategorized Tags: handmade books, library, Mahopac, papermaking, printmaking
As Debra said, my very first solo show, “Ex Libris: Found Art From A Public Library” is now on exhibit at Mahopac Public Library! I thought I understood how much work is involved in having a solo show. I had no clue. I got it done in time with the help of many people, and I am grateful to them all. Debra’s displays are an integral part of the show. They add an important educational aspect which I believe makes the show attractive to other libraries that might want to exhibit it.
On display for the month of March, the show includes collage, assemblage, handmade paper and books. As I mentioned in a previous post, the work is entirely constructed from — or inspired by — discarded cards from the old library card catalog. Some of the cards are used for their content in pieces about civil rights, women’s rights and freedom of speech. Others are used as inspiration for prints and origami. A few hundred cards were shredded and used for pulp, which I made into paper and then books.
Ex Libris is available to libraries free of charge. If you know a library that may be interested, please contact me through this website or at exlibris.walsh@gmail.com.
I will wear my gorgeous art scarf (thanks Debra!) while I wait…!!!!
Mar 23, 2010 @ 00:17:03
that sounds really quite cool
Mar 23, 2010 @ 11:22:26
What a terrific show. I can’t imagine why a library would NOT want to display your artwork.
Great job, great show, great art!
Apr 10, 2010 @ 22:09:43
what? you sold a piece to Colorado College for their PERMANENT COLLECTION???? That’s fantastic. I can’t wait until you blog about it.
Your adoring sister
Apr 10, 2010 @ 23:50:39
These are great! I am impressed with the recycling that goes into this art as well as your creativity. I can’t believe you were able to get all of these done in a month!
Apr 11, 2010 @ 18:20:55
Wow! what an inspired idea! I actually felt a little sad the other day while at the library with my two small children that they will never be able to use the card catalog. There is something about going through those drawers, the tactile-ness of rifling through the cards and finding the information you desire,…..
Karen
Apr 11, 2010 @ 18:33:58
An excellent idea & I like your design.