Alex Appella
Transient Books
Cordoba, Argentina and Salem, Oregon
Where Are You From?
As an Oregonian living in Argentina, not a day goes by that I am not asked, “Where are you from?”—in the grocery store, paying bills, getting gas. I am heartened that my accent has improved: most of the askers assume I am from Brazil. But it is an accent nonetheless, and the question is constant. It is a notable opportunity for self-reflection. Over the last ten years, the answer has evolved significantly. “Where Are You From?” allows the reader to explore my responses through digitally produced collage that utilizes pop-up construction and moveable parts: car trunks must be lifted, draw strings must be pulled, flowers must be spun, windows must be opened—there are even pockets that must be emptied. Each turn of the page invites participation. “Where Are You From?” is housed in a travel trunk and its cover depicts the inside of an over-stuffed suitcase.
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Digitally produced, pop-up collages/pages sewn onto linen tapes. Flat back binding, hard back cover. Each book is housed in its own “trunk”. Printed on an Epson Ink Jet Printer, using archival quality inks on Colorspot Nieve 220 gram paper. 8 pages. 6 x 8 x 1 inch. 2009. Ongoing numbered edition.
$500
To inquire about availability of this one-of-a-kind title, please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. We would be happy to check with the artist to see if this book is still available for purchase. |
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