Original ART Photo Collage Reclaimed Book Covers DENISE LINDGREN 20 x 24 x 4 in. This is an original collage/assemblage on old book covers and framed in a vintage wooden frame which is wired for hanging by Denise Lindgren. This is part of her Thawing Time series produced in 2023. The book covers used are from books saved from the recycle bin. You can read about this series on the artist’s website. The image measures 19.75″ x 23.5″ x 4. Signed by the artist on the back and a Certificate of Authenticity is included. Please look closely at the photos. About the Thawing Time series. I don’t know the people in these photographs. They were gathered in the box on the top shelf of my study. What were their lives like? I start imagining the answers. Proposing names and contexts behind these salvaged photographs. Apart from a few cases, I use the originals. These small treasures were carried in wallets, mounted in albums, and lost in drawers. They are creased, torn, stained, scribbled on, and even taped. But they are real and true. Creating an environment for each character becomes a puzzle growing into an obsession. Unexpectedly, as I work, I begin to appreciate, sympathize, and become quite fond of these dear souls that fate has entrusted to me. Now we know each other. My objective is not merely to fabricate a story. It is to encourage others to join me in honoring and delighting in people who we never got to love. VAL Fresh Ideas, Lewisville TX. Plano Art Assoc 125 Show, Richardson TX. 1st Place Non-Objective 2D (Born, Klein, Bodiford). RCAS Membership Show, Richardson TX. 2020 54th Annual Regional, Richardson TX – Merchandise Award (Deanna Thibault). 2000 34th Annual Regional, Richardson TX – Bob Rohm. 1999 Gulf Coast National, Texas Artist Museum, Port Arthur TX (Ann Schneider Rasmus). Cooperative of Women Artists, Sam Houston Museum, Huntsville TX (Charles Pebworth). Breckenridge Texas Fine Arts Center Art Competition, Breckingridge TX (Frank LaLumia). Central Texas Competition, Waco TX (Ben Woitena). RCAS Membership Show, Richardson TX – New Talent Award (Sarah King). 1998 The Journey is not what it appears to be, Plano TX – Director’s Choice Award (Billie Elliott, Brenda Simonson-Mohle).