The interest in handmade artist books has grown over the years. So much so that there are degree programs in handmade books across the country. Still, when we find someone who makes handmade books with the sensitivity and flare of Ms. HaiRi Han, we marvel at the complexity with which she makes the objects, but we are astounded when we realize she taught herself how to make her beautiful handmade books.
Han is the head of Graphic Arts and Design at Benedictine University, in Lisle, Il. She studied design at Purdue University and came to Benedictine University in 2012. While she teaches graphic design by day, she spends innumerable hours designing and making her books. These delicate and intricately cut pieces are thematically designed; often on the themes about Nature and the changing of seasons. Han is a master at the accordian-style book which stands up and is visible from multiple angles.
The exhibition at Benedictine University's Komechak Art Gallery will run March 7 through April 7, 2016. Han will give a closing reception lecture on her work on Thursday, April 7th, at 4:00 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.For more information on this exhibition, contact Komechak Art Gallery at 630-829-6270 or write Curator Teresa Parker at tparker@ben.edu
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