World Theater by James Allen - SOLD

An altered book or “book excavation” project by James Allen. James tells us, "I found World Theater in the shelves at Powell's Books in Portland. In cutting through both the front and back of the book I created two windows to offer a look into the history of theater on two separate stages. On the left stage the mood is stark while the right stage features some strange and vibrantly colored costumes. I especially enjoy the illustration of the boat on wheels being pulled across the stage over tracks to create the illusion of bobbing over waves." Must see TV! Oregon Art Beat, a weekly arts program on Oregon Public Broadcasting, has a fascinating segment about James Allen and his book excavations. Great video showing the process behind his art, in an in-depth, accessible manner. Watch it here. ABOUT BOOK EXCAVATIONS A book excavation is a sculptural work of art made by transforming various types of old books using precise cuts with a scalpel or knife, carving pages one by one until