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#36daysoftype…

April 12, 2020June 2, 2020 kineticprose

One of the best things about working at a university is the sheer amount of creativity buzzing about at any given time, and the willingness to include all who might want to take part. Enter our student-driven design center, commonvision, … Continue reading #36daysoftype…

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un-contained bookiness…

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 kineticprose

Early in the year, I happened upon what turned out to be the first outing of “Multitudes,” a project through which artists received a random object — in this case, a Rolodex — and interpreted it with words and colors … Continue reading un-contained bookiness…

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cacti, amplified…

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 kineticprose

IMG_0900This week marks the end of a terrific Baltimore reading/arts series called Amplified Cactus. Organized by an absolutely dreamy-cool group of Bmore writers, the salon-style event has brought artists, writers, and musicians together to respond to a slate of wild and wonderful prompts. Continue reading “cacti, amplified…”

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lung book, part two…

February 2, 2017April 2, 2017 kineticprose

As I’ve mentioned a million times here, I am a slow maker of books. In moments when I finally finish things, I am reminded of why this pace is not an unfortunate thing, not something to be ashamed of. No, … Continue reading lung book, part two…

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dos-à-dos for dos…

July 30, 2015October 8, 2016 kineticprose

Sometimes, one book just won’t do. In those cases…why not make one into two? The traditional dos-à-dos form does just that, combining two books back to back in a most magical way. I had the chance to make this custom … Continue reading dos-à-dos for dos…

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a bird in the hand…

March 31, 2015March 1, 2016 kineticprose

I’ve made several bird-inspired books over the years. Their shapes are perfect for non-traditional book binding: wings or feathers can act as pages, after all. And when you imagine what the bird has to say beyond its specific song, it’s … Continue reading a bird in the hand…

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attack of the 50-foot portraits…

October 11, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

And here’s the result of the Baltimore Portrait Project! Our portraits — my book-y one of Paola (top), and her Star Wars-y one of me — are up on the big LED board on Charles Street in Baltimore’s Station North, … Continue reading attack of the 50-foot portraits…

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pop-up portrait of paola…

September 21, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’ve mentioned before how terrific Baltimore is for artists and writers. It seems like opportunities come fast and furious here, and it’s often just as much about connecting people as it is about the work itself. The last few weeks, … Continue reading pop-up portrait of paola…

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but all she believes in…

June 23, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

Sometimes a project comes along that’s too cool to pass up, even when you think you’ll probably have to build a time machine to finish on time. In this case, it was an art show benefit for Baltimore poetry group … Continue reading but all she believes in…

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falling behind, catching up…

June 22, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’m a deadline person. I love/need them, especially when art is concerned (second only to that other all-powerful motivator, guilt). Lately, though, I’ve surrendered to the idea that being a little behind is not only an inescapable fact, but an … Continue reading falling behind, catching up…

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