
cassandra
Cassandra, detail of accordion structure
Cassandra
The lines of the poem, Cassandra, are printed letterpress across a fourteen panel accordion fold book, 10” x 10” x 1.50” containing manipulated digital images from the collage series, Veiled/Unveiled by Mary Heebner. Each spread is then individually embellished with collage and pigment. The book lays in a handcrafted powder coated metal box that is laser etched with an image.
Included is a hand stitched booklet of handmade linen paper with the poem by Stephen Kessler, a description of the mythological character of Cassandra, a quotation and the colophon, printed in letterpress. Also included, a frameable, signed print of Veiled Woman, on rag paper.
The edition is limited to 25 copies, signed by the artist and the poet. $4000.00
NOTE: see Shop for companion Veiled/Unveiled 8-fold paper sculpture $50.00
gallery
display of books in zinc box
detail of accordion structure
Cassandra - assembling and hand-painting spreads
Cassandra - detail of one spread, showing collage and painted additions
Cassandra - top of zinc box
detail of accordion structure