The Spirit Books
Works by Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord
On view September 9 through December 31, 2025
“The Spirit Books merge my response to the mystery and miracle of nature with the long-standing tradition of books as testaments of faith and belief. Working with handmade papers, natural materials, beads, and stitching, I create contemplative objects that straddle the boundary between sculpture and book. The Spirit Books remind us of what is at stake in today’s world. Acknowledging the strength and the fragility of nature, they are both celebration and reflection.”
–Susan Kapuscinski GaylordA visual artist since the late 1970s, Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord’s most recent works include handmade books, calligraphy, digital compositions, and the series of Spirit Books which are the focus of her NEQM exhibition. This evocative and meditative installation invites viewers to slow down, engage deeply with the art and appreciate quiet contemplation.
Gaylord’s work is in the library collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the University of Arizona, Wellesley College and Yale University. She has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the United States and in Canada and Korea.
