Henigman Bruce - Just Me, encaustic medium and found objects on a book, 5" x 4" x 5.25"
Henigman Bruce - Just Me, encaustic medium and found objects on a book, 5" x 4" x 5.25"
Henigman Bruce - The Best Revenge, Encaustic medium & found objects on a book, 4.5"h x 4"w x 6"d overall
Henigman Bruce - The Best Revenge, Encaustic medium & found objects on a book, 4.5"h x 4"w x 6"d overall
Henigman Bruce - Disclosure, Encaustic medium, hing, furniture tacks & zipper on book, 4"h x 4"w x 2.75"d
Henigman Bruce - Disclosure, Encaustic medium, hing, furniture tacks, zipper on book, 4"h x 4"w x 2.75"d
Henigman Bruce - New Edition, Encaustic medium, thread on book, 4.5"h x 8"w x 4.5"d, Private Collection
Henigman Bruce - New Edition, Encaustic medium, thread on book, 4.5"h x 8"w x 4.5"d, Private Collection
Henigman Bruce - Laced Up (and ready to go) - Encaustic medium, shoelace, grommets, 5.75h x 4w x 3d
Henigman Bruce -Laced Up (and ready to go) - Encaustic medium, shoelace, grommets, 5.75h x 4w x 3d
Henigman Bruce - Part Three - Beeswax, chain , jute on a book, 5h x 4.5w x 3.5d
The term Pocketbook, the series to which this piece belongs, came into use in the 1600’s. Originally it was a small fold-able item that snapped shut and was thought of as a safe way to carry and possibly conceal bills and coins. It was carried in ones pocket or purse. Over time Pocketbook became synonym of purse.
Transforming books into “pocketbooks” emphasizes how priceless books and education are.