Pecha Kucha: Boundless Bound Symposium and Art Book Fair | October 29–30, 2025

>>> 10/29/2025 (Wednesday)

>>> 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Talks)

>>> Memorial Hall Auditorium

Briget Heidmous:
Starting Approximately 3:25

Fast moving and finely crafted. Making Momentum is a

chronology of creation from ideation to a finished

micro art book.

Mieko Palazzo
(George Mason University Libraries)

What happens over the lifespan of an artists’ book

collection that academic libraries need to account for?

How do our changing users, researchers, and teachers

shape its context and future potential? How do we

adapt to new forms of production and process, as well

as changing ideas about the nature of artists’ books and

artistic publishing, while also honoring the foundations

and legacy of our collections? George Mason University is

one of the youngest research universities in Virginia, and

our artists’ book collection was only established within

the past fifteen years—though with strong foundations

and breadth. In this presentation, we will address some

of the (ongoing and yet to be resolved) concerns we’ve

encountered as our institution collection interests have

expanded, and how we hope to see the collection continue

to grow. We’ll discuss how we’re adapting teaching

practices through student engagement, connecting

with local artists and organizations, and balancing the

preservation of these collections while increasing access

for researchers at George Mason University and beyond.

Jeremy Starn

‘Displacement’ is the nautical term for the weight of a

ship, determined by the amount of water that it displaces.

Building the world’s largest wooden cargo sailing ship

in the jungles of Costa Rica, an idiosyncratic commune 14

hopes to offer zero-emission cargo services. Photo-

journalist Jeremy Starn lived with the wooden-ship

builders for three years and will share his stories and

photos about this remarkable endeavor.

IBé Bulinda Crawley

Scholarly research in the hands of outsider artist expands

the conceptual ideas of representational histories. This

presentation explores the use of research documents,

family documents, and historic documents in the book

arts format. An emphasis on constructing narratives

from documents and images will be illustrated. The

selection of documents as central records for interpreting

history examined.

Karin Edgett

Botanical SuperConsciousness: What if every flower

radiates a subtle energy field—an intricate constellation of

quantum light particles—newly arranged to form a living

SuperConsciousness? What if this floral intelligence holds

the very knowledge humanity seeks to evolve into its next,

higher state of being? And what if this transformation is

already underway—unstoppable, unfolding quietly in the

natural world?

In this photographic series, visionary artist Karin Edgett

captures the hidden brilliance of everyday flowers

through a macro lens, revealing their luminous auras,

vibrant hues, and the energetic signatures they emit.

These are not just images—they are portals into the unseen

intelligence of nature.

Each photograph invites the viewer to witness the quiet

magic of sun and soil made visible, karma-free and ever-

renewing. This is the SuperConsciousness of the botanical

world—alive, aware, and waiting to be seen.

Lana Lambert

Visual artists can expand their Patreon following and find

support for their studio practices by developing a zine

subscription as an incentive for potential patrons. Patreon

can expand your exposure to a wider audience and for

visual artists, physical media can be a way to monetize

your studio monthly.

Lee Turner

This presentation will explicate my design and execution

process behind creating a riso zine. I will explore the

iterative design process, elements of editorial design,

communication via typeface choice, designing for riso

printing, hand calculating creep, risograph functionality,

helpful tools, and the importance of trusting your instinct.

Carolina Mayorga

Carolina Mayorga presents her dynamic, community-

centered art practice that merges visual art, cultural

identity, and public engagement. Her belief that art

should be accessible, joyful, and inclusive, Mayorga shares

projects that invite active participation through bilingual

coloring books, interactive installations, and live art-

making experiences.

Carolina Mayorga explores how storytelling/

performance/cultural heritage intersect to create

collaborative works for diverse communities. In this

presentation, she will highlight ARTidotes, her multi-

year community arts initiative, along with other

interdisciplinary projects that transform everyday spaces

into vibrant platforms for connection.

Her latest coloring book, Amigos of the World, features

portraits of children from diverse backgrounds,

celebrating global friendship and inclusion through

accessible, hand-drawn imagery. These and previous

books have been distributed for free at community events,

libraries, and public art activations, inviting families to

co-create/color/connect!

Mayorga’s work emphasizes how bilingual art-making

and public engagement can break down barriers, foster

empathy, and celebrate shared experiences. ARTidotes,

supported by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)—where

she has been a teaching artist for over 20 years—blends

participatory art with educational programming to serve

multicultural audiences of all ages. This presentation

underscores the role of interactive art in nurturing

belonging and building inclusive communities through

color, creativity, and connection.