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Luminaries

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These handmade paper luminaries were commissioned for the closing reception of the recent exhibit “Discovering Japanese Bamboo Art” highlighting the Rusty and Ann Harrison collection of bamboo baskets at Herron School of Art & Design, IUPUI.  The pieces were inspired by the work in the exhibition. Each had light installed inside the structure.

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Luminary II

Abaca with corn husk inclusions and embedded willow sticks





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Luminary I

Abaca with embedded horse hair and wire armature, wood base

Installation

Guest Book
for the 50th anniversary of Beth Shalom Synagogue, Bloomington, Indiana
Exposed spine binding, handmade paper cover with logo stencil and letterpress, handmade cotton rag pages

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Retirement Gift

for  Dean
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David Lewis





Hardcover with leather spine, pages sewn onto raised cords,
marbleized covers and end sheets, initials letterpress printed
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