assembly

Invitation

join Karen Gelardi
in creating an experimental installation titled
assembly: a collaborative book project

to be included in the exhibit terrarium
at the 301 Gallery September 2-27, 2008

where you are a curator, sponsor, viewer, and collector
in a system designed to transform
drawings into sculptural objects
utilizing made-on-demand manufacturing

Project Overview

Process:

Drawings are made by Karen Gelardi and book prototypes are developed (each book consists of a single drawing repeated on each page)
Drawing book concepts are selected and purchased by curator/collector/collaborator (you)
Drawing books are manufactured one-at-a-time reflecting your selection
Books are shipped to the exhibit space
Books are assembled into a sculptural installation
Photos of the installation are published on the assembly weblog
Books are sent to collectors (you) upon the close of the exhibit

Goals:

To manifest a colorful, towering stack of books made up of various drawings, reflecting your drawing selections
To involve you as a collaborator and investor in the art making process
To transform drawings into objects and environments
To create work that reflects your interest in the assembly project
To create a sustainable model for the financing of installation concepts
To create a system that emulates an evolutionary process
To realize the promise of on-demand manufacturing

Books are available only through September 27th.
Books are numbered as they arrive.
Books will be shipped to you on October 15th.

Your name will be included in a list of collaborators on the assembly weblog (or not, if you prefer).