Crossing the Tigris 1, 2, 3
Artist creator: Brian Borchardt
Artist creator: Jeff Morin
Artist creator: Caren Heft
Categories: Bookwork / Image-graphic Books, Letterpress Books, Poetry/Proses/Text Works, Small Press Books
Reference no.:L/Mor.J-Hef.C-Bor.B/11.00 Place/Shelf:3AR
| Book title: | Crossing the Tigris 1, 2, 3 |
| Published by: | Sailor Boy Press, Arcadian Press, Seven Hills Press |
| Year made: | 2011 |
| Place made: | USA |
| Original: | Yes |
| Edition: (No. in Edition) |
60 (33) |
| Dimensions: | 150 x 260 |
| Binder: | bound by the artists |
| Physical description: | 3 pamphlet books in a box |
| Medium: | text, graphics, letterpress printed |
| Further information: | |
| "The container for this collaboration is meant to embody the conundrum of this person who transforms into a beast capable of horrendous acts against innocents. The outside of the container is collaged in the same way that a boy might decorate his hiding place for treasures found. The elements, like currency, targets, or stamps, are in the realm of childhood valuables.
The inside of the container sets the stage for juvenile battle. These are the props for pretend war. When confronted with the grittiness of war, do these ill-prepared young men simply break with reality: Are they taught that they are above the law? Or do they learn to devalue what is not obviously American? Neither the container nor the three books answer the questions posed above. We all know young soldiers who have served or those who could serve. This collaboration is intended to catalyze a conversation about the nature of change that allows potentially decent people to commit indecent acts." Brian Borchardt "For those of us who teach in universities, surrounded by young people, the horror stories that emerge from Iraq and Afghanistan about the excesses practiced by young people in the military are stunning. How do soldiers transition from students we know, for the most part moral, ethical and kind, to people who commit these atrocities? How can it ever be acceptable to rape a child?" Caren Heft |
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| Artist creator: | Brian Borchardt () |
| Artist creator: | Jeff Morin () |
| Artist creator: | Caren Heft () |
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