David Mack Presents Kabuki: the Alchemy

Eva G. Farris Reading Room, W. Frank Steely Library, Northern Kentucky University

August 16 - November 9, 2011

The Exhibit

Artwork from the most recent volume in David Mack's Kabuki series, which, by no coincidence, was the selection for NKU's 2011 Book Connection Program, was exhibited during the fall term in Steely Library's Eva G. Farris Reading Room. On display were two hundred and twelve pages from the first eight chapters of the novel -- that is, the original artwork from which David created the novel -- incorporating painting, pen and ink drawing, and mixed media collage.

first wall
middle wall
last wall
Close Ups

David created original drawings directly on the library's walls around and in between the pages of his novel. Below are two examples:

close up of part one close up of part two
Book Signing

Among the several events on campus related to Kabuki: the Alchemy, a book signing was held in the reading room. In the following photo, David prepares to sign a book:

David signing a book

people line up to have their books signed:

line to have books signed

and David poses with a group including Rich Shivener from first year programs and Professor Robert Wallace.

group photo