J. Chadwick Johnson
Covalent

Unbound leaves illustrated with carbon transfer, ink, watercolor, pencil & crayons; housed in a case, chemise and slipcase
(9-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1/2 in)
Inspired by livres d'artistes and the idea that loose connections can be made in empty space, this work afforded Chad the opportunity to try many different media for creating images. "I think artists should convey their message by any means necessary, not just the craft they were trained in."