Kokin explores irony and memory in her seemingly ephemeral pieces, allowing transiency itself to be immortalized in lasting works of art. Aug 8, 2018 lisa kokin it was just one of those great daysa sunny afternoon, after spending a beautiful day at china camp near san rafael. The anonymous confessions of a con artist readers digest. Auction records 1 for sale 0 signatures 0 submit a bio. Available for sale from seager gray gallery, lisa kokin, trilogy 2014, triptich thread, zipper teeth, mixed media. Love always, juanita, detail book collage by lisa kokin. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. In this video artist lisa kokin tells the story of how she made a large commissioned piece using a. In this video artist lisa kokin tells the story of how she made a large commissioned piece using a variety of books. Pincus, artschool conventions didnt do bay area group any favors, san diego uniontribune, march 22, 2001 jack fischer. Artists books from the national museum of women in the arts wasserman, krystyna, drucker, johanna, niffenegger, audrey on. Altered books altered art found object art book sculpture assemblage art handmade books land art book making book crafts.
Lisa kokin at seager gray gallery in mill valley exhibits contemporary works created with thread, selfhelp books and found photographs. 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. 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. Book art made from spines and other parts of selfhelp. Lisa kokin creates her art with recycled and reclaimed materials she has found at flea markets, thrift stores, and recycling centers.
Preceded by an historical account of the rise and progress of art in america. Special collections also collects books on printing, marbling, papermaking, binding, and other. Altered books i alter, appropriate, and combine text from books about religion, history, selfhelp, business and sociopolitical ideology. See more ideas about book art, art and textile art. Auction records 2 for sale 0 signatures 0 submit a bio. You are more interested in words and in texts than many book artists whose work we collect. Lisa kokin artist books, book art, collage artists. Lisa kokin artist keywords and quick facts lisa kokin.
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. Book artist and instructor julie chen is known for her works innovative use of nontraditional structures and high level of craftsmanship. Participate in developing a biography for lisa kokin. Book collages in my neverending quest to find different ways to eviscerate books, i stumbled upon the book collage. Using repurposed thrift items, lisa kokin creates sculptures that develop connections between their material origins and new formulations. 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. The journal forworking artists, december 2001january 2002 2001 lisa hom, womens work, sf weekly, october 10 16, 2001 robert l. Nov 19, 2012 lisa kokin maakt portretten van oude knopen, en collages van oude fotos saved from sterkestaaltjes lisa kokin. My definition of book is openended, a freedom which is in many ways attributable to my lack of formal book art training. 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.
Lisa kokin creates her art with recycled and reclaimed materials she has found. Her parents were upholsterers, and she uses the techniques of sewing and book arts to create detailed, thoughtful work that often transforms found. Walk away with a custom 90 day action plan and no obligation to sign. On the pages of a personal sketchbook, aspiring artists can experiment fearlessly, perfect techniques. I help artists with critique, applying for shows, grants and residencies, showing. See more ideas about book art, books and julie chen. The art of the book lisa kokin seager gray gallery.
Katherine ng is a book artist and letterpress printer in southern california whose work often references her chineseamerican heritage ng is an alumna of the womens building and california state university, northridge. Although it is rather vast in scope, there are many pieces in each body of work that are not included. Art works is a lovely reminder to any creative person of why they persevere at their passion, and a wonderful invitation to those who have never experienced yet the many joys that making art can offer. American artist life, comprising biographical and critical sketches of american artists. Nature library lisa kokin makes art from upcycled books. Lisa kokin creates her art with recycled and reclaimed materials she has. Lisa kokin uses the spines and other parts of selfhelp books to create wall based pieces and sculptures. First i find a book which interests me, either for some element of text, image or marginalia, or for the look of the book itself. I am blissfully unaware of all the rules i am breaking as i. Intruders, and deceivers is the second book in the series released in 2005.
Welcome this website strives to be accurate and complete. It was created by talented sculptor and artist lisa kokin. Not books about an artist, or art history, not a typical book with text and matching illustration, but a book that is the work of art itself. Lisa kokin marginalia 2014 available for sale artsy. Kokin then began deconstructing books and using the paper and covers as her. Thoughtfully intertwining the worlds of jewelry and fine art, tayloe piggott gallery brings a fresh perspective. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. 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. May 23, 2016 this pin was discovered by alyssa rose. Lisa kokin uses a variety of recycled and found materials to make book art. In my neverending quest to find different ways to eviscerate books, i stumbled upon the book collage. This indispensable, popular art book provides a comprehensive guide to 386 of the worlds best known artists from medieval times to the present day. Lisa kokin rush philanthropic arts foundation rush philanthropic.
Cyr experimental painting investigates exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixedmedia art. The new drawing on the right side of the brain by betty edwards, color and light. Feb 4, 2012 orphan catalogue by lisa kokin mixed media artist s book sculpture 2412 x 27 x 21, 1993. What others are saying lisa kokin, book art illogical subordination mixed media book collage, x x 2008 lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which. Lisa kokin uses the spines and other parts of selfhelp books to create wallbased pieces and sculptures. While many artists learned about art from reproductions in books, i was privileged to be able to see the real thing. I am continually struck by all the various panaceas promised by the books.
Lisas rich and powerful images sewing together fragments of books, photographs and other personal documentation are like finding someones love letters. 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. Lisa kokin chapter and verse 2018 available for sale. Also, if posses this kind of personality, you will likely have no remorse for your mistake and you will eventually lose your trust from others. See more ideas about textile art, fiber art and book art. You dont need a data cruncher, you need strategy to grow your empire. Bits and pieces of the original text remain, although the literal meaning is lost. Lisa kokin forward and back 2015 available for sale. Check out our resources for adapting to these times.
There is as much meaning in what has been taken away as in what remains. Altered book the running thread, knotted waxed linen, wooden spool. Lisa kokin uses the page spreads of old books as the ground for collages which are humorous and filled with social commentary. Aug 22, 2015 love always, juanita, detail book collage by lisa kokin. An updated edition of the acclaimed title, including new entries on artists such as frank bowling, theaster gates, and tino sehgal an extensive introductory guide to whos who in contemporary art, this book covers 200 of the most widely. The world is starting anew, as it does each winter, waking in the fresh, cold air. Anton romako the artists nieces, elizabeth and maja 1873. Please be aware that submissions by email will not be answered. Lisa kokin book art made from recycled and found materials. Arranged in alphabetical order by artist, each spread contains important biographical details alongside a fullcolour illustration of one of the artists bestknown works. 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.
Lisa kokin ex libro exhibition organized by donna seager gallery, san rafael, ca february 3 march 15, 2009 cover. Lisa kokin circumstances beyond our control 1996 artsy. She is a conceptual artist to be sure, but few conceptual artists break as many boundaries in working with their materials. In classic phaidon fashion, the oversized coffee table book marries copious illustrations with critical texts. Artists not classified as american in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about american artists. One of the best book series by rita lakin is the gladdy gold mystery series. Seiden and davis have achieved a rare expression of deep feeling and deep thought in a simple and elegant. Think of this tome as a global goround of the worlds most influential galleries. Lisa kokin alters books, text and memory by a complex system of destruction and preservation. Its at times like this that we can feel the old magic of the world, when cycles wake from their rest to turn again. Ca bookmaking is not a crime, college of charleston, charleston, sc 1997 art book art, catharine clark gallery, san francisco, ca circumstances beyond our control, project room installation. Test drive our services with a financial strategy session. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale.
Lisa kokin book art made from spines and other parts of. Mixed media books my definition of book is openended, a freedom which is in many ways attributable to my lack of formal book art training. A veteran scammer reveals how he made millions by ripping off unsuspecting investorsand how you can protect. Throughout the highly visual book, many exciting indepth demonstrations are featured, documenting cuttingedge mixedmedia painting processes from concept to final execution. Inspirational approaches for mixed media art north light books by lisa l. Sometimes i remove some of the pages and glue andor sew the book open to the particular page of. Mar 29, 2012 textiles are in artist lisa kokin s blood. 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 is a nationally known mixed media artist who offers oneonone mentorships in her studio and via skype, critique. X artists books does not accept unsolicited submissions. Rita lakin is also the creator of the creator of the critically acclaimed the rookies, a crime drama series and flamingo road, a prime time soap. I did not realize it did not go to the lisa kokin visual artist page. Aug 27, 2012 amy readings the mark inside is perhaps the best book ive ever read on con artists and con artistry, a retelling of one of the classic stories of the bunco boom that marked the start of the 20th. The website is currently running in a viewonly mode to allow archiving of the content.
The artist book includes multivoiced biographies by anonymous contributors, that combine illustrated fantasies, anecdotes and vignettes of the artist, alongside collages of the artists studio, personal communications and a film on paper. Creating biographies or improving upon them is a work in progress, and we welcome information from our knowledgeable viewers. Lisa kokin work in mixed media installation, altered books, fiber, found photos and sculpture has been exhibited extensively in the u. Nothing feels more meta than a book about books, but that is very much what artists who make books is all about, sort of. Read the artist bio and gain a deeper understanding with mutualarts artist profile. Wonderful to stagger upon another collection of works by lisa kokin at the donna seagar gallery. The artists sketchbook albany wiseman, wendy clouse on. 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 transform them into something readable. Tayloe piggott gallery defines its artistic program through the work of modern and contemporary artists and worldclass jewelry designers.
Sep 28, 2016 wonderful to stagger upon another collection of works by lisa kokin at the donna seagar gallery. Altered book art altered texts artist books lisa kokin. Lisa kokin artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Orphan catalogue by lisa kokin mixed media artists book. Artslant profile for contemporary artist lisa kokin. These and other sections demonstrate prouvosts peculiar and complex navigation of influence, humour. Lisa kokin book of harikuyo available for sale artsy. See more ideas about paper art, collage art and book art. Were a small team publishing a limited selection of books each year, and just dont have space in the program for everything wed like to do. In graduate school i learned how to set type and bind books in order to create artists books.
Lisa kokin origin of the family 2001 available for. Lisa kokin is a bay area artist of whose work i really like. From the national gallery, london, anton romako, the artists nieces, elizabeth and maja 1873, oil on canvas. If you bewilder other people about your self identify, this shows that you are being behaving really good in disguise. Illogical subordination by lisa kokin book collage with. The year has gotten off to a great start with two exhibitions, a book fair and the world premiere of nature library, a video about the making of a recently completed commission. There were book covers from pulp novels and boxes of sliced book sections wrapped together with tape and in some cases numbered. It represents a large part of the work i have completed since 1990.
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