Encyclopedias in the hands of Mary Ann Santin | Book Patrol

Encyclopedias in the hands of Mary Ann Santin | Book Patrol.

We have posted items like this before, in which notices are given of the amazing art people create from old books. Well, here is another amazing artist, one who works with old encyclopedias. “Book Patrol” carried this item on Sept.11, 2014.

Here is the intro to the story along with one image of her work. Visit the link above to see the rest.

“I am interested in our archival desire to create a memory of those now gone in order to promote a collective identity” says artist Mary Ann Santin. And what better to work with to realize that interest than a printed encyclopedia; an obsolete form packed with information of “those now gone”and published with the intent to “promote a collective identity.”

Whether she is sanding, miniaturizing or covering it in wax the encyclopedia presents the perfect medium for Santin.

Enjoy!