Cover to Cover
Three books with a silhouette cut in each one: adult, boy and girl. The shapes and symbols on the spine of the books are a nod to innovation in learning through information not just limited to books. A bird, caterpillar and squirrel sit atop the books to convey the joy and discovery of reading, learning, and letting your brain do some walking.
The figures cut from the silhouettes grace the northeast side of the building while the animals perched atop the silhouette books can be found inside the building.
Joe Slack
Joe Slack’s sculpture and furniture can be described as primitive-inspired art with a modern spin and a touch of humor. Joe grew up in Oklahoma City and is self-taught in many aspects, but he also holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Oklahoma City University. Joe works with power tools and a power carver to create sculpture and furniture in metal, wood, bronze, and mixed media. Joe suggests, “People should sum up my art and titles with their own perspective, not mine. That is what is great about art: It is interpretive, not concrete.”
Joe attributes much of his love for art and for the written word to his experiences as a child in the public library. He writes, “The public library system can transcend economic differences, giving everybody the chance to explore the world without ever leaving their seat. My goal is to translate this in simplified forms that will capture the attention of potential new young readers and have an aesthetic quality that can be appreciated by all ages.”
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