"Down the Spine" Exhibit in Peoria contains my book "Fate, Being & Necessity."

The exhibit "DOWN THE SPINE: The Art and Craft of the Book in CentralIllinois" runs from March 10th through April 6th at Contemporary Art Centerin Peoria, Illinois. Images of the exhibit may be viewed at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/portfoliolab/sets/72157629574915083/Curated by Robert Rowe, from Bradley University, "Down the Spine"takes an expansive view of the art and craft of the book. Works range fromtraditional fine leather binding to sculptural pieces that incorporate textand symbols. On one side of the gallery is a gossamer installation ofhanging sheets of handmade paper. This contrasts with a massivefinely-engineered 6-foot metal piece that rotates in multiple dimensions,replete with symbols and figures telling a life story. In all of the worksin this show there are elements traceable to the history of the book.Artist represented in the exhibit are:Nicole BlackburnPeter BushellAndrea ErnestAndrew HuotSteve KostellBecky KroheElizabeth LinnKevin McGuireBea NettlesJoe RicheyMeda RivesVeda RivesRobert RoweTodd WilliamsCharles WissemanSarah Zaleski