cover of Tom Virgin’s artist’s book, Every Pot Has a Lid
title page for “Every Pot Has a Lid,” by Tom Virgin
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page 1, detail from “Every Pot Has a Lid”
pages 3-4 of “Every Pot Has a Lid”
page 3, detail of “Every Pot Has a Lid”
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page 5, detail from “Every Pot Has a Lid”
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page 7, detail for “Every Pot Has a Lid”
pages 9-10 of “Every Pot Has a Lid”
page 9, detail from “Every Pot Has a Lid”
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page 11, detail of “Every Pot Has a Lid”
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page 13, detail from “Every Pot Has a Lid”
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colophon for “Every Pot Has a Lid” by Tom Virgin
Every Pot Has a Lid 8 inches x 9 inches x 1/4 inch 2003
This book is a fable using simple household objects to express the complexity of relationships. The artist borrows quotations from notable historic figures to unravel and examine the permutations of love. Haiku written by the artist further iluminate this mystery.
A Japanese stab binding encloses inkjet prints of the artist’s original drawings that have been digitally colored. Printed on Unryu paper. Covers are book board covered with brown bark paper. This book is an edition of 20.
