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(Thielen, Beth) Katrina. Artist’s unique book by Beth Thielen. [Studio City. CA. 2007.] 13.25″ x 5.25″ x 2″. One double opening attached to cover boards. Printed in Bickley Script LET on an Epson Stylus CX4600. Papers used are Rives BFK Heavyweight Gray, Epson 47 lb. acid free, double-sided matte paper, and Black Arches Cover. Coloring is with Daniel Smith iridescent acrylic paint, Methyl cellulose paste and Tombow pencil. Bound in black linen cloth; paper title label on spine. Miniature male, female and child figures are glued on paper in rectangular built-up openings. Matching black linen box with separate lid on the side of the box. No. 1 of 1, signed by Beth Thielin. Fine.

The built-up pages below the opening create a wavelike effect and as they are each opposite to each other the top and bottom views of the book show this wave affect in a very clear way, reinforcing the huge waves of the storm, Katrina.

Related items: Artists' Books, Catalogue 37 - Summer 2009, Structure, Beth Thielen