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Leah Virsik
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Leah Virsik

Oakland, California, USA

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Contents

found and painted paper and thread on gessoed muslin

4 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1/4

© 2012

$225

Slot and Tab book

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Sewing Directions

found papers, stitching, thread, wax paper, glued tyvek spine

5 x 3 x 1/2

© 2011

$225

Accordion Storage binding

Leah Virsik creates collage and three-dimensional objects with found and painted papers and thread. She rips up and recombines paper, exploring the themes of value and abundance and how they interconnect. She teaches collage and book arts at the Richmond Art Center and in her Oakland, CA studio.