The first chapters

This installation is set up as a book with chapters. The way the book goes from chapter to chapter depicts the depression progress in my experience.

The Book

Encyclopedia volume, gesso, metal paint.

Hand-cut Stencil

9.5" x 6.5" x 1.5"

Table of Contents

Encyclopedia volume, gesso.

Blind embossed.

9.5" x 12" x 1.25"

Chapter 1 - This Poisonous Mood

Encyclopedia volume, gesso, lead, lead type

Blind Embossed

9.5" x 13" x 1.125"

This leaden and poisonous mood the color of verdigris, 

so incongruous in the midst of the lush New England summer.

Quote by Romain Gary, (21 May 1914 – 2 December 1980), born Romain Kacew, and known by the pen name Émile Ajar, was a French diplomat, novelist, film director and World War II aviator of Litvak origin. Gary died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on 2 December 1980 in Paris, France.  

Chapter 2 - Sorrow Swims

Encyclopedia volume, gesso, lead, metal paint, glass

Blind embossed

9.5" x 12.75" x 5.5"

People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim.

Quote by Ann Landers - Esther Pauline "Eppie" Lederer (née Friedman; July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002), better known by the pen name Ann Landers, was an American advice columnist and eventually a nationwide media celebrity who began her career writing the 'Ask Ann Landers' column in 1955.

Chapter 3 - Slow Descent

Not finished yet!