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Paul L. Dunbar: A Tale Of Two Worlds, Brayden Vaughan
Paul L. Dunbar: A Tale Of Two Worlds, Brayden Vaughan
Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides
Artist's narrative: Letter 3 is a poem full of despair and sadness. While Paul Laurence Dunbar does have limited moments of happiness, he is mostly addressing his sorrow and negativity to his friend J.N. Matthews regarding the publication of his work. Dunbar lists his discouragement and blames himself several times throughout his writing. He is very annoyed at himself for his disappointments because he has only been able to sell two of his hymns. He even addresses a statement saying: “But enough of myself and …
Abracadabra: An Homage To N.H. Werkman, Werner Pfeiffer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Abracadabra: An Homage To N.H. Werkman, Werner Pfeiffer, Special Collections, Fleet Library
Artists' Books
2 dimensional flexagons and corresponding loose plates, enclosed in a four sided, cloth covered shaped portfolio; cover; various elements; detail; flat view of flexagon structure; detail. A tribute to the life and work of N.H. Werkman, noted German Graphic Designer. As Werkman playfully used text and letter forms as image, the flexagons revolve to reconfigure each composition.