This fall, students from Helen Poulos’ Introduction to Environmental Studies (E&ES197) class viewed artists’ books about environmental issues in Special Collections & Archives with Rebecca McCallum and learned basic bookmaking techniques from Michaelle Biddle, librarians at Olin Library. Some students chose to create artists’ book for their final projects, and these, as well as posters about sustainability, were displayed on December 7, 2017 in Zelnick Pavillion. Below are some of their works. An article about this collaborative creative process will appear in the winter issue of Check It Out, the library newsletter. Several of the best student books will be selected to be added to the Special Collections & Archives collection.
It is a very good news for all artistic students.