Where there's smoke.

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:
Craig, Melissa Jay
Abstract:
"All my work has an autobiographical element to it: seasonal growth, the environments I am situated in and life events I am traversing all somehow make their way into the work. Since 2009, these small (book-sized!), detailed works in particular have collectively become a type of journal, in addition to their original intentions. Beginning with Passage, continuing with The rationale escapes me, Reap, Rationale beginning, Two years in reverse, Up my sleeve, and ending (for the moment) with Where there's smoke, these books are all different chapters in this ongoing seasonal and semi-autobiographical body of work"--Artist's statment.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
A sculptural book comprised of blank leaves of irregular, handmade papers; includes three dimensional forms.
Dimensions:
25 cm
Material specific details:
Title and imprint from artist's website, viewed May 5, 2021. "Cast kozo, cast (locally harvested) dogbane bast, hand-shaped (locally harvested) milkweed bast"--Artist's website.