Sixth annual exhibition of handmade artist books, altered books and bookrelated works from march 18 through april 30, 2011. Most of the pieces in the spines and fragments series are made from selfhelp books which i scavenge from the local recycling center. Altered book, thread, pva glue, 12 x 12 x inches, 2009 for the eye skeptics ritual by lisa kokin. Illogical subordination is a book collage that adorns a wall at castro valley library.
Lisa kokin alters books, text and memory by a complex system of destruction and preservation. Lisa kokins work in artists books, mixed media installation, assemblage and sculpture is about memory, history, and social commentary. Altered book the running thread, knotted waxed linen, wooden spool. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of a photo behind it. May 26, 57 pm come see the work of 150 bay area artists who. Altered book art by lisa kokin altered book art by frank turek. Lisa kokin alters and transforms the form and content of books with a minimal addition of other materials. Altered book art mixed media artist books lisa kokin. There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away, nor any coursers like a page of prancing poetry. Designed by participating artist lisa hill, the between the covers interactive pdf is. Lisa kokin collage book, sketchbook cover, sketch book. Book may be made from a portion of hitlers mein kampf. If you love altered books and working with type you should check out lisa kokins site. The art of being a jewhow to stop worrying and start livingcollaged and stitched altered book, 812 x 112 x 1, 1999 courtesy of lisa kokin bored.
I am blissfully unaware of all the rules i am breaking as i go about my routine of sewing, stapling, riveting and otherwise reassembling objects to. The recipient of numerous awards and grants, kokin was most recently given the dorothy saxe award from the contemporary jewish museum in san francisco and the purchase award from the richmond civic center public art interior acquisitions project in richmond, ca. Several works by the artist have been sold at auction, including i know its in here somewhere sold at clars auction gallery auction in 2016. Donna seager gallery will present the art of the book. Clothing as art, richmond art center, richmond, ca inaugural group exhibition, jenkins johnson gallery, new york, ny lisa kokink. In recent work, kokins preferred medium has been used selfhelp and psychology books, which she disassembles by shredding them into a pulp, cutting them up, or removing spines and covers for collages. Her parents were upholsterers, and she uses the techniques of sewing and book arts to create detailed, thoughtful work that often transforms found. Lisa kokin mineola, new york lisa kokin work evolves with recycled and reclaimed materials, where she found it at flea markets, thrift shops, and recycling centers. Ask the question, is this a book to be handled or an object to. Altered book art exhibition district of columbia public library. Creating altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. The artist teaches a variety of classes and is a mentor to other.
Lisa kokin portfolio sewn photos on a stand mix media, collage by lisa kokin lisa kokin s online portfolio is brilliant. She used photographs as objects to create new ways of considering the photographic image and the results are layered, whimsical, artful, and unique. Books by lisa kokin, san francisco public library, james g. Mar 29, 2012 textiles are in artist lisa kokin s blood. Lisa kokin is an artist who uses recycled materials in her artworks. Aug 8, 2015 this pin was discovered by elizabeth tolbert. Lisa kokin has had numerous gallery and museum exhibitions, including at the allan stone gallery and at the seager gray gallery. If this series has tempted you to explore more, or to try your hand at altered books, you will find a multitude of sites on the web, or you can visit those sites i have credited. Artists consider palestine, berkeley art center, berkeley, scents of purpose. Lisa kokin is a bay area artist of whose work i really like. See more ideas about book art, altered books and book making. See more ideas about altered books, altered book art and book art.
Lisa kokin work in mixed media installation, altered books, fiber, found photos and sculpture has been exhibited extensively in the u. An altered book is a book that has been transformed by creative means. She transforms ordinary items that are bought from flea markets, thrift stores, and that range from buttons to pieces of fabric. Illogical subordination by lisa kokin book collage with. Lisa kokin mixed media using books, which she stitches, collages, layers and digs in to produce gorgeous aesthetic artworks. Lisa kokin gail severn gallery thread art, botanical. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin. Mixed media collage art some, found detail by lisa kokin mixed media book collage new photography sketchbook mixed media ideas lisa kokin mixing sewing with photos and found objects lisa kokin more than words ce poti face cu o carte. Nov 06, 2018 stitched altered book lisa kokin what a good idea. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. She loves working with buttons, books, and photographs or objects she found, then she would use a variety of methods to assemble them, such as shreds, blends or glues them. Lisa kokin book art made from spines and other parts of. Lisa kokin uses a variety of recycled and found materials to make book art.
Lisa kokins work in mixed media installation, artists books, assemblage and sculpture is about memory and history, both personal and collective. An altered book is a book that has been transformed by creative means into a work of art. To make these sewn found photos, she cuts apart the photographs then reinvents the fabric of the subjects life by sewing them together in a unique way. Lisa kokin received her bfa and mfa from the california college of the arts in oakland, ca. Snip, snip by lisa kokin \mixed media book collage, 12. This book sculpture has a poem of emily dickingson titled a book, which says. Lisa kokin ii freunde these artists like lisa kokin are so creative memoriesstitching into photographsbook art. Lisa kokin love the way it folds out good idea paper coasters for memories see the binding on each edge. These amazing book sculptures by kelly campbell are made with little more that some scissors, tweezers, and blades. Lisa kokin ii freunde these artists like lisa kokin are so creative memoriesstitching into photographs book art. Kokin describes her style, my work has always had an obsessive quality and this body of work is no exception.
With a variety of objects, kokin sews, weaves, and transforms these ordinary trinkets into artworks. Through her process of artmaking, lisa is able to explore cultural and personal issues of conformity and gender, the ambiguities of society and the behavior of humans. We are highly inspired by lisa kokins art work created from found materials such as photographs, buttons, books, old toys, and more. Love always, juanita mixed media book collage, x x 1 inches, 2008 lisa kokin the art room plant. Altered book art exhibition district of columbia public. Lisa culjis, lisa kokin see a new story to tell from what seems like a hot mess and turn it into art. The pieces are all about memory and history, many using stitching techniques on items which are not normally sewn.
And finally, some altered book artists strike off in new creative directions, as in the circular, nostalgic piece below, by lisa kokin, from. Book crafts arts and crafts paper crafts paper book paper art sculpture romaine libros popup tunnel book altered book art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and groups exhibitions in the united. Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which are humorous and filled with social commentary. Lisa kokin is a visual artist and her work in mixed media installation, altered books, fiber, thread, found photos and sculpture has been exhibited extensively in the u. The art of the book lisa kokin seager gray gallery. I bet this will spark an idea and you will be off to your creative space to make something. Altered books i alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology.
Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. Artslant profile for contemporary artist lisa kokin. Lisa kokin ex libro exhibition organized by donna seager gallery, san rafael, ca february 3 march 15, 2009. Button betty, altered art by lisa kokin lisa kokins button portraits and sculptures depict members of her family and social justice activists in the united states. See more ideas about paper art, art inspiration, book art. Mar 04, 2015 show us your creative side at tenleyfriendship. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin artist. The art of the book, donna seager gallery, san rafael, ca 2005 dress.
Sewn found photographs by lisa kokin, gallery connexion, fredericton, canada 2002 the armory photography show with catherine clark gallery, javits center, north pavilion, new york, ny domestic intel igence. Lisa kokin portfolio sewn photos on a stand mix media, collage by lisa kokin lisa kokins online portfolio is brilliant. Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages. Beautiful altered book art by lisa kokin recycled crafts. The recipient of numerous awards and grants, kokin was most recently given the purchase award from the richmond civic center public art interior acquisitions project in richmond, ca.
Lisa kokin gail severn gallery thread art, botanical art, art. Ask the question, is this a book to be handled or an object to be seen. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as. The art of the book, 6th annual exhibition of artist books. I want to turn my hot mess stories of life into art. Pulling your own strings, an apt title for a piece composed entirely of thread, has to do with striving and power. Snip, snip by lisa kokin\mixed media book collage, 12. Mixed media collage art some, found detail by lisa kokin mixed media book collage new photography sketchbook mixed media ideas lisa kokin mixing sewing with photos and found objects lisa kokin more than words. Lisa kokin selected solo exhibitions 2004 secondhand memories. I am continually struck by all the various panaceas promised by the books. Welcome this website strives to be accurate and complete.
Cacophony is a spiral of titles beginning in the center with mothers, progressing to the realm of negotiating and the world of work, and culminating with helpful hints on money and wealth. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance andor meaning an altered book artist takes a book old, new, recycled or multiple and cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to, collages, rebinds, goldleafs, creates popups, rubberstamps, drills, bolts, andor beribbons it. I love that this altered book contains stitching, combining two of my favorite things. The art of the book 8th annual exhibition of handmade artist books, altered books and bookrelated materials may 1 may 31, 20. In other words, the book itself, in its altered form. Altered arts magazine lisa kokin altered book artist book folding art site altered book artist and free patterns corinne stubson altered. Next altered art mixed media meeting wednesday, june 6 9 pm this months project will involve. One of my favorite pieces is this page that cuts out words so that you can see part of. Oct 05, 2008 mixed media artists booksculpture, 812 x 15 x 5, 1992 my definition of book is openended, a freedom, which is in many ways attributable to my lack of formal book, art training.
Lisa kokin at seager gray gallery seager gray celebrates their ten year relationship with artist lisa kokin with an installation of works from her time with the gallery. The website is currently running in a viewonly mode to allow archiving of the content. If this series has tempted you to explore more, or to try your hand at altered books, you will find a multitude of sites on the web, or you can visit those sites i. Button betty, altered art by lisa kokin lisa kokin s button portraits and sculptures depict members of her family and social justice activists in the united states. This miniretrospective, if you will, gives viewers a glimpse at the astonishing range of this intelligent and entirely original artists work. I am fascinated by the random juxtapositions of words that occur when parts of text are removed to create other stories, or when texts from two sources such as business and religion are combined. There is as much meaning in what has been taken away as in what remains. Aug 31, 20 lisa kokin makes art with found materials e.