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Knitted Books

Books made of knitted handmade paper. Thanks to Art Farm, Manhattan Graphics Center, Ragdale Foundation, Saltonstall Arts Colony, Wake Robin Studio, and Weir Farm Arts Center.

Lessons (2024). Inkjet on pigmented handmade paper, cochineal dye on hanji, Habu yarns. 4 x 4.5 x 4” closed, 8.5” wide open. One of a kind. Collection of University of Illinois Urbana, Main Library, Special Collections

Lessons (2024). Inkjet on pigmented handmade paper, cochineal dye on hanji, Habu yarns. 4 x 4.5 x 4” closed, 8.5” wide open. One of a kind. Collection of University of Illinois Urbana, Main Library, Special Collections

Lessons (2024). Inkjet on pigmented handmade paper, cochineal dye on hanji, Habu yarns. 4 x 4.5 x 4” closed, 8.5” wide open. One of a kind. Collection of University of Illinois Urbana, Main Library, Special Collections

Silence and power (2024). Inkjet on hanji, kakishibu and sumi ink on spun and knitted hanji, shifu, thread. 4 x 6 x 2” closed, 15” wide open. One of a kind. Lost by USPS.

Silence and power (2024). Inkjet on hanji, kakishibu and sumi ink on spun and knitted hanji, shifu, thread. 4 x 6 x 2” closed, 15” wide open. One of a kind. Lost by USPS.

Silence and power (2024). Inkjet on hanji, kakishibu and sumi ink on spun and knitted hanji, shifu, thread. 4 x 6 x 2” closed, 15” wide open. One of a kind. Lost by USPS.

Silence and power (2024). Inkjet on hanji, kakishibu and sumi ink on spun and knitted hanji, shifu, thread. 4 x 6 x 2” closed, 15” wide open. One of a kind. Lost by USPS.

Knit Sestina (2006). Handmade mulberry paper, typed poem, thread. 5.5 x 4.25 x 2" closed. Collection of Kohler Art Library, UW Madison.

Knit Sestina (2006). Handmade mulberry paper, typed poem, thread. 5.5 x 4.25 x 2". Collection of Kohler Art Library, UW Madison.

"Listen to what you've been carrying for a long time" (2006). Handmade mulberry paper, thread, typed poem. 6 x 67" opened. Private collection.

Two tongues (one is silent) (2007). Handmade kozo and abaca/milkweed paper, typewritten sestina. Each page: 5 x 3". Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Two tongues (one is silent) (2007). Handmade kozo and abaca/milkweed paper, typewritten sestina. Each page: 5 x 3". Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Do It Over (2008). Typewritten sestina, spun and knit kozo paper, thread, cloth, amatl; 4.5 x 5.25 x 2.5". U of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Do It Over (2008). Typewritten sestina, spun and knit kozo paper, thread, cloth, amatl; 4.5 x 5.25 x 2.5". U of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Fifth Knit Book (2008). Washi, intaglio on tissue paper, chitsu case; 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 closed, 18.75" wide open. SAIC Flasch Collection.

Fifth Knit Book (2008). Washi, intaglio on tissue paper, chitsu case; 3.5 x 5 x 1.5 closed, 18.75" wide open. SAIC Flasch Collection.

Private Performance: Treehouse (2008). Intaglio on knit linen paper yarn, 53 x 9.5".

Private Performance: Treehouse (2008). Intaglio on knit linen paper yarn, 53 x 9.5".

Chapter Fourteen (2009). Spun and knit hanji, pen on hanji, cover of handmade cattail/hemp paper, 4.5 x 3.25 x 1.25". Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Chapter Fourteen (2009). Spun and knit hanji, pen on hanji, cover of handmade cattail/hemp paper, 4.5 x 3.25 x 1.25". Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Chapter Fifteen (2009). Spun, knit, corded, and woven handmade paper (abaca, hemp, and dyed hanji), pen on hemp paper, thread. 4 x 5 x 0.75". U of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Chapter Fifteen (2009). Spun, knit, corded, and woven handmade paper (abaca, hemp, and dyed hanji), pen on hemp paper, thread. 4 x 5 x 0.75". U of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Chapter Sixteen (2009). Spun and knit hanji, pen on indigo-dyed handmade cotton/hemp/cattail paper. 4.75 x 4 x 2". U of Denver Penrose Library Collection.

Sisters (2011). Inkjet print on dyed hanji, dyed and knitted handmade mulberry paper, eco-printed linen, thread. 5 x 8 x 1.5" closed, 17" wide open. Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Sisters (2011). Inkjet print on dyed hanji, dyed and knitted handmade mulberry paper, eco-printed linen, thread. 5 x 8 x 1.5" closed, 17" wide open. Oberlin College Art Library Collection.

Myeongwol / bright moon talisman (2010). Hanji, pine paper yarn, pen and inkjet print on handmade paper. Edition of four. 2 x 2.25 x 1.25”. Various collections.

Myeongwol / bright moon talisman (2010). Hanji, pine paper yarn, pen and inkjet print on handmade paper. Edition of four. 2 x 2.25 x 1.25”. Various collections.

The Grumpies (2010). Inkjet prints on handmade paper, ink on pine paper yarn. 2.5 x 6.5 x 2.5” opened. Dartmouth College Sherman Art Library Special Collections.

The Grumpies (2010). Inkjet prints on handmade paper, ink on pine paper yarn. 2.5 x 6.5 x 2.5” opened. Dartmouth College Sherman Art Library Special Collections.

Paper (2010). Inkjet print on hanji, lokta, indigo, thread, poem by Joana Varawa. 3.25 x 2.75 x 1.25”. Yale Haas Library Collection.

Paper (2010). Inkjet print on hanji, lokta, indigo, thread, poem by Joana Varawa. 3.25 x 2.75 x 1.25”. Yale Haas Library Collection.

Pairs II (2013). Hanji, washi, marker. 2.5 x 2.25 x 1.25" closed. Collection of Wesleyan University Olin Library.

Pairs II (2013). Hanji, washi, marker. 2.5 x 2.25 x 1.25" closed. Collection of Wesleyan University Olin Library.

Knitted hanji samples (2011). Varied knitted hanji with natural dyes, coatings, and techniques. 5 x 4.5 x 3" closed. Artist collection.

Knitted hanji samples (2011). Varied knitted hanji with natural dyes, coatings, and techniques. 5 x 4.5 x 3" closed. Artist collection.

When asking for more (2012). Ink and charcoal pencil on hanji, safety pins, 13 x 9.5 x 3.5" closed, 20" wide open. King St. Stephen Museum Collection.

When asking for more (2012). Ink and charcoal pencil on hanji, safety pins, 13 x 9.5 x 3.5" closed, 20" wide open. King St. Stephen Museum Collection.

Blue (2012). Pen on hanji, knitted hanji, 4 x 3.75 x 2" closed, 20" wide open. Private collection.

Blue (2012). Pen on hanji, knitted bamboo yarn, 4 x 4 x 1.25" closed, 8" wide open. Baylor University Crouch Library Collection.

What now? (2016). Dyed and knitted paper, ink on paper. 4.25 x 4 x 1.5" closed, 27" open. Baylor University library special collections.

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