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2023 Book on a Box

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$200.00
Aaron Baileynearer to god Mixed media Based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick In the near future most animals are all but extinct. Rick Deckard, bought a goat with bounty money from retiring three androids. Owning a live animal is a socioeconomic symbol, but to Deckard it is s ... Read More about
Adison NidayThe Heart of Nick Chopper Sterling silver foil, enamel heart with handmade, battery powered & functional clock.  Based on The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. “The heart of Nick Chopper, better known as The Tin-Man, was a story that deeply resonated with me. Although he did receive a h ... Read More about
Boper9Beneath the Roots of the Tree of Knowledge Acrylic, spray paint, ink Based on A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. The main character, the monk Brother Francis, sits inside a broken-into fallout bunker, reading bomb blueprints and looking out towards the hot wasteland outside. The ... Read More about
C. “Payasa” Moses Memory Machine III: See Beyond Mixed media, Assemblage Based on The Giver by Lois Lowry My Memory Machines are a series of assemblage pieces using my own photographs, journal pieces, negatives, electronic waste, and small personal belongings to explore the different ways we capture ... Read More about
Chris MurrayArt of Electronics Paint and ink Based on The Art of Electronics by Hill & Horowitz This is a picture of what I think electronics do in their mind   ... Read More about
ERICA PASTECKIHome: History Has Failed Us, But No Matter AcrylicBased on Pachinko by Min Jin Lee "History has failed us, but no matter." The first sentence of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko says it all. Life can be extremely hard and in no way fair at times, yet people strive to continue on. Following theme ... Read More about
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$150.00
Francie KlopoticWeetzie Acrylic Based on Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block “In the 90s, a friend of mine gave me a copy of Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block and told me to read it. ‘You are Weetzie,’ she said. I took the tiny book and devoured it in one sitting.  My friend was correct - I did inde ... Read More about
GLOW MAFIAListen to Your Heart Plastic, glass crystal rhinestone, paper, ink  Based on The Alchemist by Paul Coehlo Life is a fragile, beautiful thing. I work within this fragility to craft original, handmade heirloom pieces to last for generations. I have been attracted to the idea of wearable, fun ... Read More about
Heather René DunawayI Am Youth, I Am Joy Mixed media Based on Peter Pan by JM Barrie Dunaway’s works often incorporate hidden meanings alongside vintage and history inspired visuals. The Rooster, for her, is a visual nod to the “rooster kitchen” aesthetic from the 90s and early 2000s; reminding her ... Read More about
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$150.00
J. CashMinimalistic Poirot  Acrylic and styrofoam  Based on Halowe’en Party by Agatha Christie Mind the little details.   ... Read More about
Jacki Mayo Van DykeThe Butterfly Mixed media Based on Be Here Now by Ram Dass I AM WITHOUT FORM, WITHOUT LIMIT BEYOND SPACE BEYOND TIME I AM IN EVERYTHING EVERYTHING IS ME THE BLISS OF THE UNIVERSE, EVERYTHING AM I -Ram Tirtha  www.fullmetaljacki.com  IG: fullmetaljacki   ... Read More about
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$150.00
Jeremy CohenFrom The Depths Wood burning, watercolor Based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea was one of my favorite books growing up and sparked my love for Sci-fi. This scene of the squid attack represents the impenetrable Captain Nemo losing to the wrath o ... Read More about
Jessi the Paper NerdAiaia Travel Poster Mixed media Based on Circe by Madeline Miller When I chose to make a piece inspired by Madeline Miller’s "Circe," I immediately thought about vintage style travel posters for exotic locations. I wanted to find a way to explore the beauty and mystery of Aiaia. ... Read More about
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$400.00
June KlementKya’s Home Oil Based on Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens In “Where the Crawdads Sing,” Kya lived in the marshlands of North Carolina. It was where she felt safe and loved. I wanted my piece to depict the marsh as peaceful and tranquil. Somewhere that the viewer could dwell and feel ... Read More about
Just Justinsome doors should just stay locked. Acrylic Based on Gil’s All Fright Dinner by A. Lee Martinez Linktr.ee/justjustinart   ... Read More about
Kyra + Haven Leseberg"Moxie Girls Fight Back! Mixed media Based on Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu The riot grrrl movement of the 1990s was a call to get loud about the double standards that our culture has for women; refusal to accept the labels that divide us; and to create a revolution through art, wor ... Read More about
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$200.00
M.M. KaufmanDon't Panic Cross-stitch Based on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series cracked open my mind to the world of irreverent, comedic, philosophical, comedic, literary science-fiction. It taught me there are no boundaries or rules fo ... Read More about
MONOKROMADDIEThe Magic Within Mixed Media Based on The Sprite and the Gardener by Joe Whitt and Rii Abrego My art is inspired by nature and all its wonder, and I love illustrating otherworldly creatures. Weaving together these elements, my piece paints a vivid scene that encompasses my interpretatio ... Read More about
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$300.00
Rhian SwainWhen Rabbit… Acrylic Based on When Rabbit Howls by Truddi Chase I read “When Rabbit Howls” when I was a teenager, and it was the first time I encountered a story that made me understand that I wasn’t alone in the “betrayals” I’d experienced as a small child. The book provided hope and a r ... Read More about
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$300.00
RUCU“ WOOSH ” Acrylic Based on This One Summer by Jillian & Mariko Tamaki This One Summer is a fun summer read for all ages -- and I love the illustration style. RUCU is an Augusta based graphic artist, musician & YouTuber whose work can be seen in and around the CSRA from traffic boxes to y ... Read More about
Shua SmithThe Modern Prometheus Acrylic, ink, color pencil Based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley A symbolic representation of the final climatic confrontation for Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation on the ice flows of the North Pole. Imagery inspired by the medieval alchemy that was the ... Read More about
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$350.00
Sophia ByneTrue Blue Ink, watercolor Based on The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck Blue holds such power in its hue. From loyalty and honesty to sorrow and passiveness, blue holds the full spectrum of emotion. I chose a deep blue, like traditional China designs. Of the fine China designs, the Blue Willow ... Read More about
Theron CartwrightBecoming...it takes a village Acrylic Based on Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor "This piece was inspired by the transformations of Onyesonwu, the main protagonist of the story. As engaging as her transformation and journey was, I couldn't help but also appreciate how her personal g ... Read More about
Trilogy GunbyThe Perserverence of Light Watercolor, graphite, gouache Based on The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Tartt’s novel is a master study of human emotion and the grey areas between good and bad. Much like in Fabritius’ painting, light has important symbolism throughout the novel. My favorite exam ... Read More about