Measures, 2002
Scope and Contents
Joyce Kaiser reprinted lines from the first poem of "Measures" by Nadya Aisenberg, reflecting on life's meaning. The lines of the poem are individually printed and placed randomly on all sides and top and bottom of the poem object. A chestnut is placed on the front of the base and resembles an Oriental rock. The book, published by salmonpoetry, consists of Aisenberg's poetry. The sculpture was made for and presented to Marvin Sackner on the occasion of his 70th birthday. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates
- Creation: 2002
Creator
- Kaiser, Joyce Kosh, 1935-2019 (Person)
- Aisenberg, Nadya, 1928-1999 (Person)
Extent
1 item (1 poem object ) : 1 soft cover book (corrugated paper, collaged, paper, ink, carved) + base (box, corrugated paper, chestnut, ink) ; 11 x 14 x 7 cm (book), 7 x 17 x 18 cm (base)
Language of Materials
English
Original Sackner Archive Location
shelf non-alpha
Custodial History
The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, gift of Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Joyce Kaiser, 2002.
Materials Specific Details
Published: Coconut Grove, Florida : [Publisher not identified]. Signed by: JKK (l.r.- box). Nationality of creator: American. Copies: About 1 total copies.
Processing Information
Added by: RUTH; updated by: RED.
Genre / Form
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