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Altered Books

There is something challenging in developing imagery in response to a given visual prompt. In working over the pages of an actual book, I have found myself not just responding to the text and images but also to the design layout of the page. I became particularly interested in the layout of late 50's/early 60's hardcover magazines such as Horizon, Venture, and Art In America. I created several thematically based books, incorporating drawing, painting, journaling, collage, and photographic imagery. 

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Balenciaga: Black Book of Wax

Altered Book: Balenciaga Lookbook; encaustic; collage; each page 6 x 4; 2020.

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Balenciaga: Black Book of Wax

Altered Book; detail.

Balenciaga: Black Book of Wax

Altered Book; detail.

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Balenciaga: Black Book of Wax

Altered Book; detail.

Balenciaga: Black Book of Wax

Altered Book; detail.

Field Trip: Nasher Sculpture Garden

Altered Book: Nasher Exhibition Guides: mixed media/collage; each page 7 x 5; 2019.

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Field Trip: Nasher Sculpture Center

Altered Book; detail.

Field Trip: Nasher Sculpture Center

Altered Book; detail.

Field Trip: Nasher Sculpture Center

Altered Book; detail.

Field Trip: Nasher Sculpture Center

Altered Book; detail.

© 2025 Charlotte  Chambliss           

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