My entry to this year’s exhibition at the Ojai Valley Museum is a bit unconventional in that it is an art book that cannot be opened to see its pages. I’ve thought a lot about this idea of displaying something that cannot be completely seen. I like the curiosity, trust and surprise that may come from the viewer, especially if she takes the extra step to see the pages which are displayed here.

The book’s front and back cover is from a vintage Japanese ledger. Its pages are made from mat board. The binding is waxed linen. The “stand” is made from a vintage wooden office tray with USN stamped on it. The rusty thingamajig that holds the book and the “hat” are from my collection of rusty thingamajigs. The book can be displayed closed or open, allowing for a change of what is seen.