Adaptation: Transforming Books Into Art

Traditional books might be threatened by the advent of the e-book, but given the medium’s persistent evolution over time, it should come as no surprise that a growing number of contemporary artists are exploring the interplay between function, structure and format of books by cutting, folding, carving, drilling and gluing them into amazing sculptures and installations that honor and transcend the meaning held within the original pages. This exhibition is curated by Linda Ross and organized by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.