Amherst speech by President Kennedy in a unique sculptural artist’s book by Su Lund
(Su Lund) JBK/JFK: Out of Balance,Out of Luck. A unique set of two sculptural wall books/boxes by Su Lund. [New Mexico.] 2004-2005. Part I – 12” x 15” x 4” – open. Part II – 12”x 15” x 4” – open. Part I: Wood construction, pigments,wire, stone, dice, President John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s speech text: Amherst College 1962. Part II: Wood construction, metal, brass, photos, pigments, stones, wire, glitter, and found objects. Unique work signed by the artist. Fine.
“In Part I, this diptych includes excerpts from JFK’s famed 1962 speech at Amherst College.”
“In Part II, JFK is ‘Out of Balance, Out of Luck’ in Dallas, Texas. JFK was killed on Nov. 22, 1963. JFK had a premonition the night before, about the dangers of being in Texas at that time.”
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