11033

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:
2 Items
Creator:
Crawley, IBe' Bulinda H. and Women's Studio Workshop
Abstract:
"11033 is the artist's meditation on the feelings and experiences of Mary Morst, a black woman in the Virginia State Penitentiary in 1921. Imprisoned behind the black bars of the book's cover, 11033 centers Mary's complex life and shares her story as an imprisoned murderer and the mother of twin children born 'behind bars.' This sculptural artist's book incorporates embedded copies of archival documents, including newspaper clippings, letters, and pardon applications alongside a fictional text woven poetically throughout the historical narrative. The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publically available."--Women's Studio Workshop webpage, viewed August 1, 2022 "The inspiration for this project grew from IBe' Crawley's research into the untold stories of women and girls impacted by oppressive Virginia laws and continued enslavement. Unlike most black women and girls, Mary Morst's story is recorded because of her relationship to the penal system. IBe' Crawley conducted research at Virginia State Library, where all the prison records for Morst are publicly available"--StayHappening.com website.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
"Constructed using handmade flax and abaca paper, with shaped pages that present the silhouette of a pregnant body. The textblock incorporates a central clay figure providing structural support for the book to stand upright, mirroring the enclosure of a prison cell"--StayHappening.com website.
Physical facet:
1 volume (20 unnumbered pages) : includes illustrations + pamphlet folder
Dimensions:
29 cm + pamphlet folder (36 cm)
Material specific details:
Other contributors: ceramics by IBe' Crawley and Rachel Dubicki; handmade paper by Aurora Brush, Marissa Perez, Amani Rodriguez, IBe' Crawley, and Chris Petrone; bound by IBe' Crawley, Chris Petrone, Aurora Brush, Amani Rodriguez, and Marissa Perez. Funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Cowles Family Foundation, the Milton and Avery Arts Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Rare Book Room copy is edition 24 of 52 copies. Text in English.