(Un)Broken Artist's Book by Christopher Selleck
This artist’s book is featured in the MCBA/Jerome Book Arts Residency XVII Exhibition, on display in MCBA’s Main Gallery from October 31st, 2024 to January 4th, 2025. They will ship on January 10th, 2025, after the exhibition has closed.
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“(Un)Broken is box form with multiple trays that holds glazed ceramic plates on the top and bottom levels with a star accordion book in between the two layers. Each layer has it’s own tray pulls that allow for a sense of discovery as the box is unpacked. The bifurcated plate on the top appears broken but the glazed edges and custom tray divider signals otherwise. The second layer reveals a star accordion book that magnetically clasps into place. The reflective paper end pages function almost like gym mirrors for the sequence of body builders, each maneuvering weights. The first and last images are both open and vulnerable self-portraits of the artist. The final tray is the weight made whole again and the circular form of the plate unified. (Un)Broken was the first collaborative construction for Selleck and allowed him to create beyond the skill set he is currently developing. Working had in hand with Erin Maurelli (a celebrated book builder, Tamarind trained printmaker and educator) they discussed options and explored various treatments before arriving at the finished form.”
Box: 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.5”
Book: 7” x 5” x 0.75” closed, 50” open
Weights: 7.25” diameter, 0.75” thickness
Interior Boxes: 8.5” x 8.5” x 2.25”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This artist’s book is featured in the MCBA/Jerome Book Arts Residency XVII Exhibition, on display in MCBA’s Main Gallery from October 31st, 2024 to January 4th, 2025. They will ship on January 10th, 2025, after the exhibition has closed.
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“(Un)Broken is box form with multiple trays that holds glazed ceramic plates on the top and bottom levels with a star accordion book in between the two layers. Each layer has it’s own tray pulls that allow for a sense of discovery as the box is unpacked. The bifurcated plate on the top appears broken but the glazed edges and custom tray divider signals otherwise. The second layer reveals a star accordion book that magnetically clasps into place. The reflective paper end pages function almost like gym mirrors for the sequence of body builders, each maneuvering weights. The first and last images are both open and vulnerable self-portraits of the artist. The final tray is the weight made whole again and the circular form of the plate unified. (Un)Broken was the first collaborative construction for Selleck and allowed him to create beyond the skill set he is currently developing. Working had in hand with Erin Maurelli (a celebrated book builder, Tamarind trained printmaker and educator) they discussed options and explored various treatments before arriving at the finished form.”
Box: 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.5”
Book: 7” x 5” x 0.75” closed, 50” open
Weights: 7.25” diameter, 0.75” thickness
Interior Boxes: 8.5” x 8.5” x 2.25”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
This artist’s book is featured in the MCBA/Jerome Book Arts Residency XVII Exhibition, on display in MCBA’s Main Gallery from October 31st, 2024 to January 4th, 2025. They will ship on January 10th, 2025, after the exhibition has closed.
This piece is featured in the November 2024 issue of The Fore Edge, a quarterly newsletter from MCBA that highlights new artist’s books and zines for collections, universities, and libraries. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, there is a sign up available here. Past featured pieces can be viewed here.
“(Un)Broken is box form with multiple trays that holds glazed ceramic plates on the top and bottom levels with a star accordion book in between the two layers. Each layer has it’s own tray pulls that allow for a sense of discovery as the box is unpacked. The bifurcated plate on the top appears broken but the glazed edges and custom tray divider signals otherwise. The second layer reveals a star accordion book that magnetically clasps into place. The reflective paper end pages function almost like gym mirrors for the sequence of body builders, each maneuvering weights. The first and last images are both open and vulnerable self-portraits of the artist. The final tray is the weight made whole again and the circular form of the plate unified. (Un)Broken was the first collaborative construction for Selleck and allowed him to create beyond the skill set he is currently developing. Working had in hand with Erin Maurelli (a celebrated book builder, Tamarind trained printmaker and educator) they discussed options and explored various treatments before arriving at the finished form.”
Box: 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.5”
Book: 7” x 5” x 0.75” closed, 50” open
Weights: 7.25” diameter, 0.75” thickness
Interior Boxes: 8.5” x 8.5” x 2.25”
*Consignment item. Not eligible for 10% membership discount. All consignment purchases are final and non-refundable once shipped.
Christopher Selleck was born in Augusta, GA. He received his BFA in Photography from the University of MN-Twin Cities in 2013 and his MFA in Visual Studies and Photography from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design in 2016. Selleck currently divides his time between an active studio practice and teaching photography at the Minneapolis College. He has been exhibited and published both Nationally and Regionally, including a notable solo exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
