This month, the library is pleased to present the Somerville Open Studios Artists in the Gallery @ SPL as they present: The Book as Art – Unbound. We hope you will join us to explore and marvel at the incredible creativity of these local artists!

About the Exhibit:

Hand-made books, book illustration, book art, zines etc. This exhibit showcases art that uses the book as content and/or medium to explore and transform our idea of what a book can be. Here are just a few delightful bookish cue words that these artists used for ruminating and creating their works:

• Bibliomania – extreme preoccupation with collecting books
• Florilegium – a volume of writings; an anthology
• Librocubicularist – someone who likes to read in bed
• Dithyramb – a usually short poem in an inspired wild irregular strain
• Book-bosomed – taken to carrying a book at all times.
• Bibliotherapy – use of reading materials for help in solving personal problems or for psychiatric therapy
• Omnilegent – reading or having to read everything; characterized by encyclopedic reading
• Bookery – bookstore
• Biblioklept – one who steals books (but not from our community library!)

About Somerville Open Studios:

Somerville Open Studios (SOS) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of producing an annual open studio and related events in Somerville, Massachusetts. 

Through its programming, SOS gives access to the work of visual artists living and working in the city of Somerville. We provide opportunities to view art made within the community; to interact with local artists; and to have access to artists’ working spaces. Our goal is to broaden the public’s exposure to, and appreciation of, finished works of art as well as the art-making process. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in Somerville.

Somerville Open Studios is managed by a Board of Directors comprised of participating artists. An Open Studios executive committee is formed each year to organize the event. This committee is assisted by many dedicated volunteers. 

Questions? Contact splgallery@minlib.net

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