Cover to Cover

Interesting way to "repurpose" old books by artist, Nick Galanin.

This face, carved from a 2000 page book, is part of a project called "What Have We Become," a nod to the native Alaskan Tlingit culture, typically expressed in oral storytelling, song and art. Using literature, which is generally considered a reflection of our identity as a culture, as a new medium asks questions about how we view ourselves; what we accept as a mirror of ourselves, and how we want to be remembered. Fascinating. Wonder what Mr. Galanin could carve up out of Sarah Palin's new book. Ouch.