Book Art By Cara Barer

Cara Barer not only is a sculptor, but fine art photographer that documents the "physical evolution" of paper. Her focus, books, represent knowledge in which one gets information... and yet with technological advances of the internet, paper no longer maintains the importance it once used to. Barer wrote that she hopes "to raise questions about these changes, the ephemeral and fragile nature in which we now obtain knowledge, and the future of books". Personally, Barer's photography takes on a more design role for me. I look at the lines that her sculptures create and the lighting that showcases each fold of the paper. One may not know the subject at first of her work, but as you see her collection of photographs, it becomes more clear. I would love a wall of her "book art" in my home, her earthy tones, and choice of subject matter seem nostalgic and beautiful.