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Stack of Books

Stack of Books; R Williamson; rice paper, acrylic, and sumi ink on paper; 22 x 30; 6/20

Stack of Books; R Williamson; rice paper, acrylic, and sumi ink on paper; 22 x 30; 6/20

What’s in these books. Is this a collection of BLM titles compiled for people eager to reeducate themselves about systemic racism. Or a backlog of novels waiting for when you have the time to relax and read them. Maybe just thick reference books arranged to make you appear smart. Whatever they might be to you, support your local bookstore and library.

As part of a recent series, this piece repeats the materials, techniques, and dimensions of the others in the suite: rice paper collage with acrylic stain, watercolor, and sumi ink on heavy watercolor paper. 300 lb Arches 100% cotton rag; hot press; two deckled side edges; Signed/titled with my carved chop mark and pencil; Size: 22 x 30 including the image border.