book sculptures
by jaqueline rush lee

for almost a decade i have found myself drawn to the intimate, tactile, and symbolic qualities of used books. i am interested in how these recycled books come with their own histories of use and meaning and how they serve as potent vehicles of expression. with the idea of working with them as my canvas or building block, i transform the books into sculptures that explore and redefine the book as familiar object, medium, and archetypal form.