Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord works in multiple media with a focus on sculptural bookmaking and calligraphy.
|
the spirit booksThe Spirit Books are portable sanctuaries. They connect my experience of the inherent spirituality and mystery of nature with the long-standing tradition of books as testaments of faith and belief. Cradles made from branches, roots, pods, and vines hold books crafted from handmade papers. I stitch the pages to show my reverence and gratitude for the spirit of nature and its physical manifestations and to offer a contemplative experience to the viewer.
Learn more about the Spirit Books: Jared Bowen on WGBH radio Sophie Cannon in the Boston Globe Rebecca Coleman in the Harvard Gazette Michelle Xiarhos Curran in Merrimack Valley Magazine The Spirit Books at the Arnold Arboretum (my detailed blog posts about each of the books in the exhibition) VIEW THE GALLERY PURCHASE THE CATALOG |
|
installationsI love bringing words and calligraphy into new environments. In our ever faster moving world, it is a treat to slow down and read the words of both famous writers and every day citizens in a special setting. The installations are done on site and in some situations, live before an audience. I have worked in historic houses and museums as well as galleries.
VIEW THE GALLERY CONTACT SUSAN FOR A PROJECT |
|
words for our timeWords For Our Time was created in response to the 2016 election. Words have always been my ballast and my anchor. I believe in their power. While I understand the saying “actions speak louder than words,” I believe that words can be where actions start. Throughout history, words have provided the spark to begin change and the sustenance to carry it through. Each piece was made from one large sheet of paper that was torn into separate sections. After the writing was complete, the pieces were sewn back together in an act of healing as the torn paper was mended and made whole.
VIEW THE GALLERY PURCHASE THE CATALOG |
|
the wondrous nearer drew: inspired by the poetry of emily dickinsonThe Wondrous Nearer Drew is a series of 30 kaleidoscopic images created from photographs of flowers and hand-lettered lines from the poems of Emily Dickinson. They celebrate the underlying mystery and spirit of flowers and the beauty, freshness, and crystalline ambiguity of Dickinson's language. The flowers were found in gardens and meadows and along roadsides. All are from Emily Dickinson’s home state of Massachusetts.
VIEW THE GALLERY |
|
words from susanMy goal for my calligraphy now is to write meaningful words with spontaneity and spirit. I believe in the power of words to inspire, comfort, and heal. And I believe in sharing. Words From Susan offers free downloads of pdfs from range of authors including Toni Morrison, Jack Kerouac, John O'Donohue, and William Shakespeare.
FREE DOWNLOADS HERE |