THE GREAT CHALICE OF ANTIOCH 1923
altered and unique artist bookwork: oil, marker, mixed media on found book, 18 x 28 x 2", 226 pp. 2008
altered and unique artist bookwork: oil, marker, mixed media on found book, 18 x 28 x 2", 226 pp. 2008
This book was a gift from my husband in 2006, given to him by a friend who found it nearby our loft at an abandoned church. It came with graffiti, damage, and much sacrilege to it’s original intent – another viewpoint of the beginnings of Christianity. I began drawing and painting in it as a daily exercise, using it as a journal because the letterpress printing and handmade rag paper were so beautiful, and because the content was deeply spiritual and intellectual. It’s severe damage begged for transformation. Thus began my journey into 226 pages, and using the book as art form.
____This first limited edition of 1000 copies is Volume I of a 2 volume set, authored by Gustavus A. Eisen, New York: Kouchakji Press. 1923. Designed and decorated by Edward B. Edwards and accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress text and two plates. 192 pp. Bound by Eugene C. Lewis Co., Baylis Bindery, New York. Spine is dark morocco with elaborately gilt stamped decorations and label; front boards similarly gilt stamped with title. Eisen depicts the earliest known sculptural portraits of Christ, Apostles and Evangelicals, discussing in detail Christian Art and Symbolism.
____This first limited edition of 1000 copies is Volume I of a 2 volume set, authored by Gustavus A. Eisen, New York: Kouchakji Press. 1923. Designed and decorated by Edward B. Edwards and accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress text and two plates. 192 pp. Bound by Eugene C. Lewis Co., Baylis Bindery, New York. Spine is dark morocco with elaborately gilt stamped decorations and label; front boards similarly gilt stamped with title. Eisen depicts the earliest known sculptural portraits of Christ, Apostles and Evangelicals, discussing in detail Christian Art and Symbolism.