Glacial flow

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:
13 Items
Creator:
Mansolino, Ann
Abstract:
"This glacier-shaped book unfolds into the form of a snow-covered mountain receding into the distance. It uses a combination of wire-edge binding and handmade brass hinges. The project uses glacial flow and glacial recession as metaphors for understanding personal change and for coming to terms with the internal transformations, metamorphoses, repetitions, and losses in our lives. It presents ideas of geology and the self [as] intertwinted, mirrored, and inextricably linked, suggesting that by knowing the land we inhabit, we can better come to know ourselves"--Artist's statement.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
On paper and museum board with shaped top edges. Leaves forming covers are accordion bound with handmade brass hinges. The main text block is a piano hinge, wire-edge binding. Includes topographic maps on two leaves and lining the slipcase.
Physical facet:
[12] leaves : maps + 1 slipcase
Dimensions:
17 cm
Material specific details:
Rare Book Room copy is 3 of 10. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph on colophon: Ann Mansolino. Title from slipcase. Statement of responsibility from colophon. Imprint supplied by creator.