Mixed Carton

....................The series of artists books " Critical Theory in a Box " are constructed from cut out selections of found cardboard boxes. The narrative within each book is constructed solely from elements on the boxes used. These consists of the physical properties of the boxes, printed words & marks, colours and textures. The subtext to the surface reading is the stuff of critical theory, the books can be red as a critique of the source materials. The idea for the series was initiated at Codex Event 3 in 2006. To date 3 books have been made in the series, each unique. MIXED CARTON,.. ......................................................................................................UP,.. & BAXTER