SMALL, SMALLER, SMALLEST

MARCH 6 — APRIL 15, 2009
Opening Reception Friday, March 6, 5-9 p.m.

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The 9th installment of this venerated artist book show saw books of small, smaller, and even tiny stature. As always, Readers’ Art 9 was a nationally-juried exhibition, with 21 talented artists selected to participate. As well as the budding talent of students from Hudson High School in Wisconsin.

The pieces this year were united in scale. But they varied widely in technique and media, giving a broad perspective of contemporary book arts for the gallery’s guests. From the playful pop-up Of Eyes, Mouths & Bodies by Kaylie Abela to Maryann Riker’s jar full of books hinged between shirt buttons. The spectrum of approaches to the concept of “miniature” made for an impressive and diverse showing.

Among the selected exhibitors, three artists were featured in-depth:
Jill Timm, Jody Williams & Patrice Baldwin.