When I started the open book series the pieces focused on the center spine.
A central vertical line has always been prevalent in my work and has to do with having “backbone”.

Henigman Bruce – Pearl
Henigman Bruce – Pearl – Encaustic, book pages, found objects on board 8.5″w x 14″h x 1″d

Henigman Bruce – In Time, Encaustic, mixed media, found objects, 11
Henigman Bruce – In Time, Encaustic, mixed media, found objects, 11″w x 10″h x 2″d

Henigman Bruce – Zero
Henigman Bruce – Zero, Encaustic,book pages, hinge, zipper parts, false hair on board, 8.5″w x 7″h x 2″d

Henigman Bruce – These Chains
Henigman Bruce – These Chains- Encaustic, book pages, chain, needles on board 8.5″w x 20″h x 1.5″d

Henigman Bruce – These Chains
Henigman Bruce – These Chains- Encaustic, book pages, chain, needles on board 8.5″w x 20″h x 1.5″d

Henigman Bruce – Can’t Touch
Henigman Bruce – Can’t Touch- Encaustic, book pages, straight pins on board,10″w x 7″h x 2.25″d

Henigman Bruce – Can’t Touch
Henigman Bruce – Can’t Touch- Encaustic, book pages, straight pins on board,10″w x 7″h x 2.25″d

Henigman Bruce – Jacket
Henigman Bruce – Jacket- Encaustic, book pages, found objects on board 10″w x 7″h x 1.5″d

Henigman Bruce – Bound
Henigman Bruce -Bound – Encaustic, book pages, string on board, 10″w x 7″h x 1.5″d, Sold

Henigman Bruce – Prayer Wheel
Henigman Bruce – Prayer Wheel, encaustic, wood blocks, and found objects on board, 11″w x 7″h x 1.5″d, Sold

Henigman Bruce – Book End – Vol III
Henigman Bruce – Book End – Vol III, 2010, Encaustic and oil on board, 10x7x2