Montclair, NJ, (August, 2022) – Studio Montclair is delighted to present “Pages,” an exhibit of contemporary artists books on display from September 9 through October 15 at Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ. An opening reception will take place Sunday, September11 from 3:00 to 5:00pm.

Artists books are publications that have been conceived as artworks in their own right and can be created in formats ranging from traditional letterpress or illustrations on bound paper to scrolls or even elaborate sculptures. Materials may include paper, leather, fabric, metal, plant matter, feathers, string, wood—the list is endless.

According to Juror Pam Cooper, “No two artists can agree on the definition of an ‘Artist Book.’ The possibilities are endless. The book can be stitched, folded, glued, hung on cord, pinned to the wall, adhered to a substrate and framed or contained within a structure possibly influenced by the book form. Large or small it is a world of surprises…We were all told that with the inception of the digital book, the traditional book would be dead. Thankfully not, and there seems to be an increased interest in the artist book. Some artists took up the challenge and made books [specifically] for this exhibition opportunity.” Digital books are convenient but no substitute for the physicality of an actual book, and creativity suffers no limits within this art form, as you will see from the 40 books included in this intriguing and awe-inspiring exhibit.

Participating Artists

Donna Bassin, Amy Benfer, Terry Berkowitz, Virginia Schaffer Block, Mariette Boerstoel, Maureen Bowie, Lynne Buschman, Suzanne Dittenber, Anne Elliott, Erica Engfer Pizza, Edward Fausty, Sally Fica, Jodie Fink, Sophia Francesco, Karen Fuchs, Colleen Sweeney  Gahrmann, Daniel Gluibizzi, Pam Grafstein, Alice Harrison, Marion Held, Jordan King, Susan Lerner, Eryn Lewis, Patricia Malarcher, Sarah Matthews, Chuck Miley, Karen Murphy,  Leslie Nobler, Jennifer Place, Astrid Sarkissian, Maria Scarpini, Debra Schore, Ela Shah, Alix Anne Shaw, Heather Stivison, Jason Swartwood, Michael Taylor, Dara Tesse, Bill Westheimer, Sonia Yaco

Listing Information for the Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: September 9 to October 15, 2022
Gallery: Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ
Gallery Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday, check website for hours

Opening Reception: Sunday, September 11, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Studio Montclair Contact Info:  [email protected], 862-500-1447

About Studio Montclair

Studio Montclair is celebrating its 25th year as an inclusive, nationwide non-profit organization of exhibiting, professional, and emerging artists and others interested in the visual arts. The mission of the organization is to promote culture, education, equality, and tolerance through art. Studio Montclair is committed to diversity at every level. Founded in 1997, the organization includes over 500 members. Visit Studio Montclair’s flagship gallery (Studio Montclair Gallery), Leach Gallery, or virtual exhibit website (studiomontclair.online) to view and purchase contemporary art. Find out more about classes at SMI’s Art Academy at www.studiomontclair.org/education. For more information, go to our website: www.studiomontclair.org, call or text 862-500-1447, or email us at [email protected].