Casey Gardner
Body of Inquiry
Artwork Shop
closed, 9 x 15 inches
open, 28 1/2 x 15 1/4 inches
handmade letterpress book
Body of Inquiry is a letterpress printed triptych structure holding a sewn codex within the subject’s torso. It is a book of display and intimacy opening to a large format with tiny details investigating the marvel of our physicality. The panels are composed of early laboratory instruments, absurdly and grandiloquently representing our endeavor to measure and understand the uncertain- ties of the world. The larger panels lyrically, yet authentically explore atoms, cells and genetic structure. The interior codex unfolds the story of a scientific journey inspired by an anatomical model. Written, illustrated, printed and bound by the artist with faux leather and elephant hide.
$1,200