Altered Books are a form of mixed-media artwork.  The existing book form is either altered to create a different structure with an altered meaning, or the original book can be utilized as a springboard for ideas for a new book object.  In 2012, Ruth was one of a number of artists selected to take part in an altered book project called The Library of Lost Books.  These were old, unwanted books from the former Birmingham Library. The altered books were … Continue reading Altered Books