Her threadbased sculptures, which hang in midair, dispense almost entirely with the stuff of which books are made, save the words themselves. With xacto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist brian dettmer makes. May 2, 2016 this pin was discovered by adri luna studio abstract ar. Participate in developing a biography for lisa kokin. Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which. Artist lisa kokin stitches together found photographs in. Lisa kokin forward and back 2015 available for sale artsy. Artists not classified as american in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about american artists. Recycled button portraits these intricate recycled button portraits are the creations of artist lisa kokin.
Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which are humorous and filled with social commentary. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and groups exhibitions in the united states and abroad. Research and sketch have students look at different examples of altered books, begin brainstorming ideas, and think about how to incorporate found objects within their sculptures. Her parents were upholsterers, and she uses the techniques of sewing and book arts to create detailed, thoughtful work that. Lisa kokin california she does the most fantastic artwork a brilliant genius. Lisa kokin book art made from spines and other parts of selfhelp books lisa kokin uses the spines and other parts of selfhelp books to create wallbased pieces and sculptures. Lisa kokin, how the west was sewn, seager gray gallery issuu. Lisa kokin mixed media sculpture, 14 x x 1996 collages, collage art, found object. Auction records 2 for sale 0 signatures 0 submit a bio. Once i adopted chico and cha cha, my two rescue chihuahuaterriers, i started making them sweaters out of the sleeves of. Lisa kokin uses the spines and other parts of selfhelp books to create wall based pieces and sculptures.
Blue roof designs saved to bookbinding artists books. Found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in lisa kokins meditations on identity and. The covers can no longer contain their unruly text, and form defines content. Fine art and textiles tags art sketchbook a level maternal instinct sewn found photos, cotton. Atlanta artist brian dettmer creates memorable works of art by slicing, whittling and tearing into books. Textiles, how to stitch art, artist study with thanks to lisa kokin studies for art students at capi.
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. Post the most beautiful examples of book sculptures. 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. Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections. Textiles in book arts book art by mireille vautier. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. Lisa kokin is a multimedia artist working in sculpture, mixed media installation, artists books and with found objects found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in lisa kokins meditations on identity and anonymity. I have always loved the idea of dressing up dogs, even before i had them. Wonderful to stagger upon another collection of works by lisa kokin at the donna seagar gallery. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so i invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Thoughtfully intertwining the worlds of jewelry and fine art, tayloe piggott gallery brings a fresh perspective.
Lisa kokin creates her art with recycled and reclaimed materials she has found. Lisa kokin is a multimedia artist working in sculpture, mixed media installation, artists books and with found objects. She is wellknown for creating sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. Her work is about memory and history, both personal and collective. Her parents were upholsterers, and she uses the techniques of sewing and book arts to create detailed, thoughtful work that often transforms found. Land art book installation instalation art handmade books action painting book making art plastique art education textile art hanging from the gallerys ceiling is a mesmerizing tenfoot high installation of richly decorated handmade books, unfolded to reveal deeply personal contents.
Lisa kokin uses embroidery to evoke emotive responses to found imagery and text. Lisa kokin s work in artists books, mixed media installation, assemblage and sculpture is about memory, history, and social commentary. Welcome this website strives to be accurate and complete. Ive always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Lisa kokin artist keywords and quick facts lisa kokin.
Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. Put it on the dog is an installation made in collaboration with my partner lia roozendaal for the exhibition dress. The art of the book, at seager gray, and do not destroy. Lisa kokin shreds and pulp books reassembling them into sculpture.
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. Ca bookmaking is not a crime, college of charleston, charleston, sc 1997 art book art. Exhibition based, the gallery hosts shows of national and international artwork and exhibits incredible jewelry creations from around the world. It was created by talented sculptor and artist lisa kokin. Cara barer, doug beube, longbin chen, casey curran, brian dettmer, ann hamilton, andrew hayes, lisa kokin, guy laramee, mike stilkey, robert the, cma permanent collection. You may want to look at artists such as susan sironi, brian dettmer, and lisa kokin. The thread art of lisa kokin deals with themes of environmental degradation and death using hauntingly evocative, lacy forms. Kokin then began deconstructing books and using the paper and covers as her.
Threads of embroidery book art can be an aweinspiring project that covers entire city blocks or it can be a piece of embroidery that fits into the space between hand and person. Many of the books have sculptural protrusions and extensions because i feel. Creating biographies or improving upon them is a work in progress, and we welcome information from our knowledgeable viewers. Constellation, detail, lisa kokin sewn found photo art lisa kokin uses embroidery to evoke emotive responses to found imagery and text. On a trip to amsterdam in the fall of 2006, i went out for an early morning walk and stumbled upon a large number of book fragments which a man was putting on the curb for recycling.
Book spine parts, thread, found text and images, 2. Artist makes highpriced sculptures from old books youtube. Altered book art mixed media artist books lisa kokin artist. Lisa kokins work in artists books, mixed media installation, assemblage and sculpture is about memory, history, and social commentary.
Jan 06, 20 from pulp to portraits lisa kokins mesmerising found art. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. From pulp to portraits lisa kokins mesmerising found art. Emulation transfer lisa kokin book art, artists book, art gallery wedding. Apr 29, 2012 youll also find the stunning oliver sacksabelardo morell collaboration, the island of rota, about which ill say more, as well as works from lisa kokin. See more ideas about book sculpture, small sculptures and book art. Book collages using collage, image transfer and sewing. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale.
The pieces are all about memory and history, many using stitching techniques on items which are not normally sewn. In recent work, kokin s 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. Paper book old paper paper art collages libros popup altered book art books art art therapy activities book sculpture. Altered books altered art inspiration artistique book sculpture photo sculpture muse art textiles photocollage textile art. Apr 22, 20 lisa kokin s work in artists books, mixed media installation, assemblage and sculpture is about memory, history, and social commentary. She works with many mediums, mostly found objects incorported into collage, bookmaking and assemblage. Lisa kokin born 1954 using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin. Illogical subordination by lisa kokin seen at castro valley.
Lisa kokin artist, fine art prices, auction records for. See more ideas about textile art, collage art and book art. Lisa kokin is a multimedia artist working in sculpture, mixed media installation, artists books and with found objects found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in lisa kokin s meditations on identity and anonymity. Lisa kokin circumstances beyond our control 1996 artsy. Lisa kokin uses a variety of recycled and found materials to make book art.
There were book covers from pulp novels and boxes of sliced book sections wrapped together with tape and in some cases numbered. Catalog was published by the artist and seager gray gallery and. Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop. Oct 05, 2008 we are highly inspired by lisa kokins art work created from found materials such as photographs, buttons, books, old toys, and more. A primal tie was broken and i was left to ponder my identity as the only child of one remaining elderly parent. Lisa kokins sculpture and installation with repurposed materials deals with memory and history, both personal and collective. Tayloe piggott gallery defines its artistic program through the work of modern and contemporary artists and worldclass jewelry designers. Lisa s rich and powerful images sewing together fragments of books, photographs and other personal documentation are like finding someones love letters. Lisa kokins work in mixed media installation, artists books, assemblage and sculpture is about memory and history, both personal and collective. Catalog of works by lisa kokin, created for her exhibition, how the west was sewn at the boise art museum through april 27, 2014. All art paintings sculptures photography prints and. This solo show, which closes october 31, is a prime opportunity to view kokin undiluted.
Her art straddles the border between found art and textile practice quite beautifully. Art made from reclaimed book pages making art from almost nothing if you are feeling creative but you dont want to buy more stuff, you can use reclaimed paper to create something beautiful. Book art made from spines and other parts of selfhelp. She used photographs as objects to create new ways of considering the photographic image and the results are layered, whimsical, artful, and unique. Mar 16, 2020 spirit artist book, encaustic, plaster, paper, thread 2010. She uses clothing, second hand books, buttons, photographs and other objects that might possibly communicate a. Mar 29, 2012 textiles are in artist lisa kokin s blood. For sale on 1stdibs perseveration, felt, cotton, thread, wire by lisa kokin. Meetings lisa kokin textile study group of new york. Mark strassmann reports on dettmers vision for a vanishing form of art. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin artist. Lisa kokin work in mixed media installation, altered books, fiber, found photos and sculpture has been exhibited extensively in the u. She is one talented lady, creating book art and installatio.
Click here to view more images of a way with words. Lisa kokin lost river thread, wire, pages from 1930s. In recent work, kokin s 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. Lisa kokin has an amazing website where she displays her extensive body of work. Sculptures sur fil wire art sculpture wire sculptures sculpture ideas modern art contemporary art contemporary sculpture. Jul 8, 2016 this pin was discovered by jiradt chin. A twentyyear retrospective of book art by lisa kokin richmond art center, richmond, ca root and branch, seager gray gallery, mill. Lisa kokin mixed media sculpture with recycled materials. Textile portraits, art sewing, artist studies with thanks to lisa kokin studies for art students at lisa kokin persona, 2001 mixed media sewn found photo sculpture inches. Lisa kokin ii art, collage artists, assemblage art. What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age. Illogical subordination is a book collage that adorns a wall at castro valley library. Lisa kokin art made from shredded money and thread.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lisa kokin alters and transforms the form and content of books with a minimal addition of other materials. Oct 24, 2012 kokin, whose exhibition history dates in the mid1970s, was prominently featured earlier this year in two important group shows. 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. Exhibits press cvdocs all lisa kokin the art of the book artist book catalog collage mixed media sculpture shredded money and thread textile thread. Lisa kokin fibre textile tea bag art a level art gcse art textile artists art plastique embroidery art fabric art tea bag art a level art gcse art textile artists art plastique embroidery art fabric art. In how to stop worrying and start living from 2010, kokin sewed different selfhelp book spines into floral shapes with. My fathers death in 2001 sparked a period of introspection and existential rumination. Illogical subordination by lisa kokin book collage with sculptural. Lisa kokin artist afterlife mixed media sewn found photo sculpture, 11 x x inches, 2002. The sewed vintage photographs of lisa kokin found photos collected from flea markets and thrift stores are sewn into sculpture and wall pieces in lisa kokins meditations on identity and anonymity.
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