Lynne Avadenka – A Collection of Items

Lynne Avadenka – A Collection of Items
1. Understanding , published by Land Marks Press, Michigan, 1987-1988 . A folded Pop-Up Booklet. The pieces that are cut protrude and form letters that together make up the word "Bina" (intelligence ). The text is from the narrative "Shiur Koma" by Moshe Cordovero (English), and from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 13 Verse 28 (Hebrew). Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 75/75.
2. A Meditation , published by Land Marks Press , Michigan, 1986. A folded booklet. Three pages are cut out in the form of the letters ‘Yud Yud’ . On the remaining pages a passage from the Song of Songs is printed (English). Signed and numbered by Avadenka : 69/90.
3. An Only Kid. Land Marks Press Publishers , 1990 . English. Wording and meaning of the liturgical poem "Chad Gadya " by Lynne Avadenka. The booklet’s design is inspired by Eliezer (El) Lissitzky. The booklet’s binding was made from a special combination of materials, including goat’s hair.Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 48/75.
4. Compassion , published by Land Marks Press, 1996. The booklet deals with the various meanings of the word "Rehamim" (Compassion/mercy) in Hebrew and in English. The last pages are sewn together, creating a three-dimensional effect: when the booklet is open it presents the elements that comprise the word Rehamim – Rehem (womb), Ma’im (water) and Yam (sea). Signed by Avadenka and numbered 36/50. Attached is a publicity flyer that marks the publication of the booklet.
5. Excerpt from the book by Shulamit Hareven, "The Miracle Hater" (Hebrew and English), accompanied by an illustration by Avadenka. Page 56X43 cm. The print is signed and numbered: 15/20.
Attached is an additional work by Avadenka - a thick sheet of paper, folded in an accordion fold, with pencil illustrations, with patterns made by a paper hole punch needle. 54X15 cm. Work is unsigned and not numbered.
From the collection of Arnie Druck.