113F “Is This a Book?” Exploring and Creating Artists’ Books with George Mason Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center
One session
Instructors: Stephanie Grimm, Mieko Palazzo
Tuesday, 9:40—11:05, Nov. 10
Class limit: 15
Artists’ books can be defined broadly as artworks that use the form of the book as their medium. These works exist in the territory of printmaking, papermaking, conceptual art, poetry, and publishing. The content and form of artists’ books are intrinsically linked, allowing them to communicate ideas on multiple levels while engaging tactile and visual elements like typography, binding, and material. In this joint presentation and workshop, participants will be introduced to the history and contemporary practice of artists’ books and book arts, using materials drawn from the libraries' Special Collections Research Center. Following the presentation, participants will learn about and create a simple book structure, providing them with the tools to begin exploring their own book arts projects.
Stephanie Grimm is the Art and Exhibitions librarian and Book Arts curator for Mason Libraries, where she supports teaching and research in the Special Collections Research Center. She holds a Master’s in Preservation from the University of Michigan (MSI) and an MA in Art History from GMU.
Mieko Palazzo is the Research Services librarian in the Special Collections Research Center at Mason Libraries, where she supports the research and instructional needs of library users. She earned her Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from UMD College Park.
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