Virginia Flynn
The Confectioner
Paper Cut
14" x 11"
2010
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© Virginia Flynn
The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker
Paper Cuts by Virginia Flynn
March 4 - 27, 2010

Opening Reception: First Friday, March 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Preview Reception: First Thursday, March 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

In this new body of work, Flynn re-interprets the ornate vintage signs that hang over the doorways of merchant houses throughout France. The original cut metal signs created a picture: here a fish shop, here a leather tanning shop, here a tailor. Flynn’s distinctive paper cuts re-create this antique commercial culture. Her delightful paper cutting techniques re-interpret their modern message about “what lies inside.” This is Flynn’s second solo show here at 23 Sandy Gallery.

Online catalog of Virginia’s show at: http://www.23sandy.com/flynn2010/catalog.html

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Karen Hanmer
Mirage
Limited Edition Artist Book
2009
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Mirage © Karen Hanmer
Déjà Vu: History, Memory, Place
Artist Books by Karen Hanmer
March 4 - 27, 2010

Opening Reception: First Friday, March 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Preview Reception: Thursday, March 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Karen Hanmer Artist Talk: Thursday, March 4, 7:00 p.m.

Chicago binder, book and installation artist Karen Hanmer’s intimate, playful book works fragment and layer text and image to intertwine memory, cultural history, and the history of science. Hanmer skillfully pairs imagery and text with structure to create moods and invite the reader/viewer to become part of the story as they interact with the work physically and emotionally. Karen Hanmer exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Tate Britain and the Library of Congress to UCLA and Graceland. She is Exhibitions Chair for the Guild of Book Workers.

Complete online catalog at: www.23sandy.com/hanmer/catalog.html

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Blank Journal
by Jenny Craig
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© Jenny Craig
The Naked Book
Expose Yourself to Journaling
March 4 - 27, 2010

Opening Reception: First Friday, March 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Preview Reception: Thursday, March 4, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

The Naked Book was curated by Linda Kiley to honor the technical beauty of book construction with an exhibition of blank, handmade books suitable for use as journals, sketchbooks or other creative gestures. 35 artists from the US, Canada, and even Italy, will show their books in all their naked glory. All books will be available to take home immediately so you can get started adding your own special touches or thoughts to the pages. These books also stand on their own as wonderful pieces of art and craftsmanship.

Several Portland area artists included in the show are: Jane De Haan, Emily Garcia, Malini Gupta, Becky Luening, Leslie Waygren, Patricia Cheyne, Patricia Edmonds, Jim Hockenhull, and Peg Weber.

A full online catalog for The Naked Book can be found here: http://www.23sandy.com/naked_book/catalog.html