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“Art of the Book” Exhibit at UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery Opens August 17

August 3, 2011

“Art of the Book: Process, Product and Community at Asheville BookWorks,” an exhibit of printmaking, binding, paper-making and related processes, opens Wednesday, August 17, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. The exhibit showcases the work of instructors and students at Asheville BookWorks, a West Asheville studio space and gathering place for those interested in print and book arts.

“Art of the Book” includes sculptural books, journals, one-of-a-kind creations, and BookWorks collaborations, including “Early Autumn” a hand-set limited edition of poems by Coleman Barks which features a reproduction of a 13th century insect scroll screen by Chinese artist Qian Xuan.

A closing reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, and will feature a gallery talk by Laurie Corral, director of BookWorks, and Frank Brannon of SpeakEasy Press.

Blowers Gallery is free and open to the public daily with evening viewing hours most days. For gallery hours and more information, visit the gallery website or call 828/251-6436.