WACKIPEDIA - Repurposing The Book of Knowledge
Start with a 1952 volume of The Book of Knowledge or its cousin, Lands and Peoples, choc full of photos, illustrations, charts and text begging to be rearranged into a giant collage, altered book or book sculpture. We will carve, stuff, stitch, shape and joyfully juxtapose images and text that were not meant to go together to form an over-the-top, humorous take on the encyclopedia format. Each person will receive either a Book of Knowledge or a Lands and Peoples to repurpose.

SPINES & FRAGMENTS
In this workshop we will get down to the bare bones of books, as it were. We will strip, cut, tear and expose the innards of one or several books to make a strange and wonderful sculpture or collage. Parts of the spine, covers and text will make their appearance but not in the way they were originally intended. Additional elements such as wire, string, wood and other found objects will be added for structure and embellishment.

Lisa Kokin’s work in mixed media installation, artist’s books, assemblage and sculpture has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. A recipient of a California Arts Council Individual Artist’s Fellowship and a Eureka Fellowship, Ms. Kokin’s work is in numerous collections. Her work is represented by Donna Seager Gallery.

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