Title from container. Edition of 50 signed copies. Library copy is 31/50. IaU Book object measures 46 x 30 x 8 cm when fully opened. "Chrysalis was envisioned and produced by Julie Chen, and letterpress printed from photopolymer plates. The terra cotta colored paper is from Cave Paper in Minneapolis and the black denim paper is from La Papeterie Saint-Armand in MontreĢal. The shape of the outer structure is a version of an oloid ... Special thanks to Faith Hale, Kendyll Dittmann and Keri Schroeder for their assistance in the studio"--Colophon. Work consists of a book object in the shape of a faceted oloid that is held closed with magnets. The faceted planes of the book object can be opened by the reader to reveal contents on the inner surface, as well as in a book with circular pages that is housed within. When fully opened, the book object lies in a flat plane. The dark blue book, held in place with magnets, can be removed and read. The book object is housed in a box with a panel at the bottom that can be slid out to reveal additional content. The colophon is printed on a paper sheet and affixed to the top inside of the box lid.
Summary:
"Chrysalis is an interpretation of the complex and transformative nature of the process of grief"--Flying Fish Press website.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)911140529
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.