Corneal Abrasion, 1998
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of objects that bears resemblance to Flux Kits. The shredded paper packing material in the box is part of the collection and is entitled, "Excelsior;" it consists of shredded dictionary pages. The rubberstamped citations on the objects are minimalist phrases, e.g., the keychain is titled, "burglar's apprentice" and the tongue depressor, "corrective diction device." Although the title page indicated that this box is signed and numbered in an edition of 100 copies, this identification could not be found. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 1998
Creator
- Sutherland, W. Mark, 1955-2024 (Person)
Extent
21 items (1 artist object) : 1 stamp sheet (perforated, rubberstamped) + 1 box (cardboard, rubberstamped) + 2 bags (kraft paper, rubberstamped) + 3 letters (wood) + 1 jigsaw piece (cardboard, rubberstamped) + 1 sheet (sandpaper, rubberstamped) + wax (rubberstamped) + currency (paper, rubberstamped) + 1 match book (papercard, rubberstamped) + 1 eraser (rubber, rubberstamped) + 1 soft cover book (string spine) + 1 ticket (printed, string) + 5 tickets (paper, rubberstamped) + 1 felt block (rubberstamped) + 2 chopsticks (wood, rubberstamped) + 2 bottles (plastic, rubberstamped) + 1 pencil (wood, rubberstamped) + 1 tongue depressor (wood, rubberstamped) + 1 keychain (key, plastic, rubberstamped) + paper (printed, shredded), all in 1 box (cardboard, rubberstamped) ; 7 x 25 x 20 cm (outer box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
shelf near box
Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, gift of Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
Materials Specific Details
Published: Toronto, Canada : W. Mark Sutherland. Signed by: W. Mark Sutherland (location- ?). Nationality of creator: Canadian. Copies: About 100 total copies.
Processing Information
Added by: RED; updated by: RED.
Repository Details
Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository
125 W. Washington St.
Main Library
Iowa City Iowa 52242 United States
319-335-5921