Dream CollectionBy Rachel SuntopLIS490BA

Unexpected and Evocative

The artist books that I have selected for my Dream Collection are sculptural and made from mixed media. I am particularly interested in items that are made with unorthodox materials that one would not normally associate with books. Along with the media and presentation, these objects communicate a diverse variety of content, including political and environmental issues. I chose this specific collection for its variety of unusual forms with a distinct color palette.

Aimee LeeMyeongwol/bright moon talisman

2010Dyed and woven hanji (handmade Korean paper). Knit pine paper yarn.

$250

Marina SoriaPlumas de Coser/Sowing Nibs

2012wooden box, gouache, watercolor, walnut ink, paper, pointed nibs, embroidery thread

$1000

Lisa KokinThe Unemployment Problem

2008mixed media pulped and reassembled book

$1600

Aimee LeePairs II 2013

Hanji, washi, marker. Knitted slip and slide binding$300

Beata WehrCape Diem: Calendar for 366 Days

1999board, stones, mixed media

$105

Julie ChenPersonal Paradigms: A Game of Human Experience

2004box, fabric, game board, laser-cut game pieces

$2400

Beata WehrProof for Existence of Time

2008round metal gear frame, linen pages, found metal objects, thread, gesso, ink

$900

Leilei GuoKun Peng

2010boards, paper, feathers

$1200

Julie ChenFamily Tree

2013cloth-covered box, mulberry paper, maple wood blocks

$975

Dina ScheelThe Cycle of Censorship

2012paper, cotton, linen, tyvek

$500

Shu-Ju WangThe Medium is the Baggage

2013shipping box, scotch packing tape, Mylar sleeve, shipping labels, shredded shopping catalogs and mixed media

$300

Abigail Boroughs SchultzDisturbing Beehavior

2013acrylic covers, linen thread, ink, colored pencil, dead bees

$350