Cara Barer
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Anthology
Shiitake
Whirligig
Coppelia
Secret
Torso
Vortex
Blue Labyrinth
Carmen
Carousel
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A random encounter on Drew Street with the Houston Yellow Pages was the primary inspiration for this project. After photographing the weathered book on a downtown sidewalk, I began to search for more books, and more methods to change their appearance.
My process is an attempt to blur the line between object, sculpture, and photography. As I begin, I consider the contents of each volume. I didn't spend more than a few seconds on "Window's 95," but the "New Dictionary of the English Language," is a treasure that, because of its fascinating illustrations, and archaic examples saved it from taking on a new form. Sculpting segued to thoughts on obsolescence and the relevance of libraries in this century.
My photographs are a lament for the passing of eras when books were considered much more valuable, and a path to knowledge. Today, they are disposable,and have largely been replaced by the internet as a primary source of information. I hope to raise questions about these changes, the transient and fragile nature in which we now choose to obtain knowledge, and the future of books.
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