Wit(h)ness

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840

Summary

Extent:
1 Volumes
Creator:
Baldner, Karen and Krondorfer, Björn
Abstract:
Embossed text alludes to and highlights the pain, suffering, remembrance, and betrayal endured by the victims and survivors of the 1939-1945 Jewish Holocaust. "Her work is inspired by the dynamics of life's paradoxes and explores themes related to the Holocaust, addressing issues of victimization, empowerment, identity and memory. It is based in a variety of media ranging from large scale drawings, installations of handmade paper structures, collaborative installations, experimental book structures and small editions of artist books. The book format allows Karen to encapsulate ideas within intimate interactive structures while remaining consistent with her vocabulary of drawing and handmade paper"--Center for Book Arts website.
Language:
English German

Background

Acquisition information:
Lucius N. Littauer Judaica Book Fund.
Physical description:
"Printed on handmade cotton rag paper with inclusions of horse hair and colored twine; 38 pages sewn onto raised cords with wooden boards and felt cover, according to designs of the medieval girdle book. Images: generated and printed digitally. Text: Letterpress embossed from 30 pt Bulmer Italic 30 pt Courier"--Colophon
Physical facet:
[38] pages : includes illustrations
Dimensions:
15 cm + 31 cm girdle skirt.
Material specific details:
Pimarily in English with some German. Rare Book Room copy is number 7 of 20.